Configuration Management & Data Management (CMDM) Manager

PAE Government Services Inc.; Vandenberg SFB (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Educational Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Configuration Management/Data Management (CMDM) Manager to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). This role leads CMDM, data management, PLM/PDM, and technical data activities on the Western Range, interfacing with customers and coordinating reviews.

The ideal candidate has at least eight years in engineering/CM, three years in management, and DoD experience; willingness to work occasional non-duty hours is required. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of eight years of engineering or related experience including configuration and data management.
• At least three years in a supervisory/management capacity; DoD environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Configuration Management, Data Management, Product Support, and Technical Data Management functions on the Western Range.
• Provide CMDM leadership and technical judgment across supported processes.
• Interface with customers, coordinate reviews, establish baselines, and release engineering work products.
• Prepare proposals, basis-of-estimate, and personnel resource management.
• Establish long- and short-term strategies to deliver services within schedules and budgets.
• Set goals, define methodologies, and clarify roles for staff; communicate across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with ER CMDM Manager to ensure a consistent SFRC approach.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

People Management

Project Management

Strategic Decision-Making

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field

Tools

PDM tools

PLM tools

Source control tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Configuration Management/Data Management (CMDM) Manager to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC).

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the manager for Configuration Management, Data Management, Product Support (technical manual development/maintenance, integrated logistics support, etc.), and Technical Data Management (drafting, drawing development/maintenance, etc.) functions on the Western Range.
• Provides Configuration Management Data Management (CMDM) related technical judgment and leadership, is highly proactive, and knowledgeable in processes across the functional areas supported by the CMDM Department.
• Provides managerial direction with an understanding and adherence to established department/company policies and procedures ensuring a high standard of professional excellence is maintained among staff members.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers, coordinates process and product reviews, establishes and maintains product baselines, and reviews and releases engineering work products.
• Prepares proposals, basis of estimate generation and personnel resource management.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-term strategies to deliver services to customers within reasonable schedules and budgets.
• Establishes and communicates goals and objectives, defines methodologies, tasks, and activities, and clearly describes roles and responsibilities for performing to personnel.
• Communicates broadly to help ensure overall coordination for cross-functional teams.
• Works in partnership with the ER CMDM Manager to ensure a consistent and comprehensive approach is applied across the SFRC enterprise.

Required Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective internal and external working relationships including interfacing with employees, upper management, vendors and high level government personnel.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, process improvement, people management, project management, presentation skills and strategic decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Understanding of the Configuration and Data Management disciplines.
• Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and Source Control tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field or equivalent Combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of Engineering or relevant experience to include Configuration and Data Management experience; Experience in a DoD environment.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience supporting the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be flexible to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $130,000 - $140,000 annually.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Compensation Details: $130,000-$140,000 annually

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients.

Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA.

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