Configuration & Data Manager - DoD Compliance

Trace3; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Training and development

Snacks and beverages

Work-life balance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Trace3 is seeking a Data Manager to sustain the integrity, traceability, and compliance of project configuration data across the lifecycle. The role supports a mission-critical refresh of DoD-grade systems and requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

You will manage baselines, document control, CCB coordination, and data deliverables while ensuring compliance with MIL‑HDBK‑61A, EIA‑649, and ISO standards in a secure environment at North Colorado Springs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 6–8+ years in configuration management, data management, or related discipline in aerospace/defense.
• CM/DM principles and standards familiarity (MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649, ISO/AS9100).
• Experience with government/DoD programs preferred.
• Proficiency with CM/DM tools such as Windchill, SharePoint, JIRA, CMPro.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration and data management plans, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and control baselines for hardware, software, and documentation configurations.
• Maintain records of configuration items, version control, and change history.
• Coordinate and lead Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and ensure changes are implemented.
• Oversee release, storage, and distribution of technical data and documentation.
• Manage document control systems and ensure compliance with CM standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure data accuracy.
• Support audits, reviews, and verification activities for configuration/data management.
• Track and report configuration status, changes, and impacts to schedules/costs.
• Ensure compliance with customer, contractual, and regulatory documentation (DoD, FAA, ISO).

Skills

Configuration management

Data management

Documentation control

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Management, or related field

Tools

PTC Windchill

SharePoint

JIRA

CMPro

ISO/AS9100 tools

Job description

Trace3 is seeking a Data Manager to sustain the integrity, traceability, and compliance of project configuration data across the lifecycle. The role supports a mission-critical refresh of DoD-grade systems and requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

You will manage baselines, document control, CCB coordination, and data deliverables while ensuring compliance with MIL‑HDBK‑61A, EIA‑649, and ISO standards in a secure environment at North Colorado Springs