Configuration & Database Managment Lead

CAE; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

CAE is seeking a data management specialist for the C-17 Training System to oversee the total data package, ensure documentation integrity, and manage CDRLs, baseline documentation, and contractor records.

You will support engineering, courseware, logistics, and IT teams, ensuring compliant and up-to-date documentation and data control across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information management, engineering, computer science, business, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in configuration management, data management, or technical documentation roles.
• Working knowledge of configuration control processes, document revision practices, and structured data management.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, technical publications, software/hardware records, or similar technical data sets.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to monitor accuracy and consistency across large volumes of documents.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaboration with engineering teams and program stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced, structured environment.
• Proficiency with standard office software and document management tools.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary point of contact for all C 17 TS configuration and data management activities across the program.
• Leads the development, maintenance, and control of the total program data package, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with contractual and organizational standards.
• Maintains the integrity of all released documentation, including CAE generated materials, databases, vendor documentation, Air Force technical publications, and Air Force procedural guidance.
• Oversees the compilation, delivery, and archiving of all C 17 TS CDRLs in accordance with contract requirements and established schedules.
• Manages and maintains all contractor related records associated with the C 17 TS, ensuring proper documentation control and long-term record retention.
• Controls and maintains baseline documentation for courseware, hardware, software, and visual database components of the C 17 TS.
• Implements and enforces configuration management policies, procedures, and change control processes across all program documentation.
• Coordinates configuration audits and assists with evaluations to verify baseline accuracy and compliance.
• Supports engineering, courseware, logistics, and IT teams by providing controlled and up to date documentation and configuration information.
• Identifies discrepancies, gaps, or issues within data packages or baseline configurations and coordinates corrective actions.
• Ensures documentation products are prepared according to established formats and quality requirements prior to release.
• Collaborates with internal teams and Air Force stakeholders to support data delivery schedules, technical updates, and program reviews.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives related to configuration management and data control processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Multitasking

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management or related field

Tools

Document management systems

CDRLs knowledge

Configuration management software

Job description

Who We Are:

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.

CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

This position serves as the focal point for all C 17 Training System (TS) configuration and data management activities. The role leads the management of the total data package for the C 17 TS and is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all released program documentation. This includes CAE generated documents, database information, vendor software and hardware documentation, Air Force aircraft technical publications, and procedural documentation. The position oversees all activities related to compiling, delivering, and maintaining C 17 TS Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), contractor records, and baseline documentation for courseware, hardware, software, and visual databases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Acts as the primary point of contact for all C 17 TS configuration and data management activities across the program.
• Leads the development, maintenance, and control of the total program data package, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with contractual and organizational standards.
• Maintains the integrity of all released documentation, including CAE generated materials, databases, vendor documentation, Air Force technical publications, and Air Force procedural guidance.
• Oversees the compilation, delivery, and archiving of all C 17 TS CDRLs in accordance with contract requirements and established schedules.
• Manages and maintains all contractor related records associated with the C 17 TS, ensuring proper documentation control and long - term record retention.
• Controls and maintains baseline documentation for courseware, hardware, software, and visual database components of the C 17 TS.
• Implements and enforces configuration management policies, procedures, and change control processes across all program documentation.
• Coordinates configuration audits and assists with evaluations to verify baseline accuracy and compliance.
• Supports engineering, courseware, logistics , and IT teams by providing controlled and up to date documentation and configuration information.
• Identifies discrepancies, gaps, or issues within data packages or baseline configurations and coordinates corrective actions.
• Ensures documentation products are prepared according to established formats and quality requirements prior to release.
• Collaborates with internal teams and Air Force stakeholders to support data delivery schedules, technical updates, and program reviews.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives related to configuration management and data control processes.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information management, engineering, computer science, business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2-4 years of experience in configuration management, data management, or technical documentation roles.
• Working knowledge of configuration control processes, document revision practices, and structured data management.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, technical publications, software/hardware records, or similar technical data sets.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to monitor accuracy and consistency across large volumes of documents.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaboration with engineering teams and program stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast - paced , structured environment.
• Proficiency with standard office software and document management tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting DoD, Air Force, or government contracted training system programs.
• Knowledge of CDRLs, configuration management software, and military technical publication formats.
• Experience maintaining hardware, software, and courseware baselines on complex simulation or training systems.
• Understanding of visual databas