Configuration Management & Data Management (CMDM) Manager

Amentum; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Configuration Management/Data Management (CMDM) Manager to lead CMDM, Data Management, and Technical Data Management on the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and experience in DoD environments.

You will interface with customers, establish baselines, and manage proposals and resources while guiding cross-functional teams toward compliant, on-time deliverables. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field, or equivalent Combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of Engineering or relevant experience including Configuration and Data Management.
• At least 3 years in supervisory/management capacity.
• Experience supporting the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CMDM, Data Management, Product Support, and Technical Data Management functions on the Western Range.
• Provide technical judgment and leadership across CMDM disciplines.
• Ensure adherence to department/company policies and professional standards.
• Interface with customers, coordinate reviews, establish baselines, review and release engineering work.
• Prepare proposals, basis of estimate generation, and resource management.
• Develop and communicate short- and long-term service strategies within schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with ER CMDM Manager for consistent approach across SFRC.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Project management

Analytical skills

CM/DM discipline understanding

PDM/PLM tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field

Tools

PDM/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

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.

Original Posting:

08/24/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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