Configuration Management Specialist

aero; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation invites applicants for a Configuration Management Specialist III/IV at NASA Programs within the Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. The role focuses on CDM planning, change management, and ensuring compliance across complex programs.

You will support PP&C and collaborate with engineers, CPEs, and stakeholders, with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence most days and flexibility as needed. A related bachelor’s degree and several years of CDM experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in Configuration and Data Management or related field.
• Knowledge of CDM standards and principles.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and virtual environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• For IV level: 8 years of experience in CDM or related field and ability to communicate concerns to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute, and audit CDM processes for the Program Baseline.
• Design and implement configuration management policies across the program.
• Manage changes through lifecycle; prepare and verify change packages.
• Support NASA reviews of vendor and International Partner deliverables.
• Provide CDM support for control boards, milestone reviews, and cross-program coordination.
• Educate stakeholders on CDM tools and processes.
• Perform document quality assurance to ensure policy adherence and archiving.

Skills

CDM

Configuration management

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Virtual environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Virtual environments

Office suite

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

Within the CSG, the NASA Programs Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight and program office activities. We are looking for a Configuration Management Specialist III/IV. This position will support NASA Program Planning & Control (PP&C) by providing Configuration and Data Management (CDM) planning and control services.

This is a full-time position located at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This role is hybrid requiring 4 days regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical expertise in planning, coordination, execution, and audit/verification of CDM processes supporting management of the Program Baseline.
• Develop, design, implement and facilitate configuration management policies and best practices across the program.
• Perform change management and control through the document lifecycle. Working with the Change Package Engineer (CPE) and stakeholders, integrate comments, prepare change packages for approval, and ensure implementation and verification of program directives. This involves working multiple documents in parallel.
• Manage NASA review of vendor and International Partner deliverables in coordination with project insight team.
• Provide CDM support for Control Boards and Panels to guide in the execution of CDM, ensure accurate recording of decisions, and present CM status reports regularly.
• Provide CDM support for program and project Milestone reviews as necessary.
• Support cross-program stakeholder integration and participate in cross-program CDM coordination.
• Educate and train internal and external stakeholders on the use of CDM tools and processes.
• Perform technical Document Quality Assurance (DQA) to ensure product consistency and adherence to program policies.
• Ensure all CDM data and records are accurate, complete, and timely archived via the Program data systems and repositories.

What You Need to be Successful Configuration Management Specialist III/IV

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in Configuration and Data Management or related field
• Knowledge of CDM standards and principles
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Experienced in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and virtual environments
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment, where the team is distributed across multiple NASA Organizations, Projects, and Programs
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Configuration Management Specialist IV include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a related discipline
• At least 8 years of experience in Configuration and Data Management or related field.
• Ability to identify and communicate concerns to leadership in a clear and diplomatic manner

How You Can Stand Out

• Advanced degree from an accredited program
• More than 10 years of experience in Configuration and Data Management or related field
• Configuration Management certification
• Recent CDM experience with NASA programs
• Independent and self-motivated; proactive ability to learn on the job and utilize resources to carry out assignments
• Familiarity with product markings for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), export control, and data rights
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and virtual environments

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