Configuration Manager

DCS Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a Configuration Manager to plan, develop, and implement CM/DM processes across programs. You will ensure data integrity, traceability, and accessibility throughout system lifecycles and support audits and program reviews.

Responsibilities include establishing baselines, coordinating change boards, maintaining documents and records, and interfacing with managers, engineers, and cybersecurity staff to embed CM/DM throughout functions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Education/experience equivalents may be considered.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Knowledge of CM/DM principles and lifecycle support concepts.
• Familiarity with government/contract environments.
• Experience with document control systems and repositories.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains configuration management policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Manages document control, version control, change management, and records tracking.
• Maintains baselines for systems, hardware, software, and technical documentation.
• Reviews documentation for completeness, accuracy, and proper configuration identification.
• Coordinates change review boards and related decision documentation.
• Tracks changes, deviations, waivers, actions, and approvals to ensure audit readiness.
• Manages control repositories, databases, libraries, and filing systems for controlled data.
• Ensures data is organized, accessible to authorized users, and compliant with laws and security requirements.
• Supports audits, inspections, records, metrics, and program reviews with reports and status updates.
• Interfaces with program managers, engineers, logisticians, cybersecurity, and others to integrate CM/DM requirements.
• Identifies process improvements and corrective actions to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Performs related admin, analytical, or operational support duties as needed.

Skills

Configuration management

Data management

Records management

Document control

Lifecycle support

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Security awareness

Education

High School/GED with 10+ years

Associates with 5+ years

Bachelor's with 2+ years

Master's with 1+ year

Tools

Document control systems

Shared repositories

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Job description

Salary Range: $70,310 - $80,000

A Visionary Engineering for Combat Technology and Rapid-Response (VECTR) Configuration Manger is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining configuration management and data management processes, procedures, and controls in support of organizational, programmatic, and mission requirements. The incumbent ensures the integrity, traceability, accountability, and accessibility of technical, programmatic, and administrative data throughout the lifecycle of assigned systems, projects, or programs. The position also provides flexible support for related operational, analytical, administrative, or program support duties as assigned to meet changing mission requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops, implements, and maintains configuration management and data management policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Establishes, administers and maintains processes for document control, version control, change management, records tracking, and status accounting.
• Maintains configuration baselines for systems, hardware, software, technical documentation, and associated program records.
• Reviews engineering, technical, contractual, and program documentation for completeness, accuracy, compliance, and proper configuration identification.
• Coordinates configuration control boards, change review meetings, and related decision documentation.
• Tracks engineering changes, deviations, waivers, action items, and approvals to ensure timely processing and audit readiness.
• Manages repositories, databases, libraries, and filing systems used to store, retrieve, and safeguard-controlled data and records.
• Ensures data is organized, current, accessible to authorized users, and protected in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and security requirements.
• Supports internal and external audits, inspections, data calls, and program reviews by preparing records, reports, metrics, and status updates.
• Interfaces with program managers, engineers, logisticians, contracting personnel, cybersecurity staff, and other stakeholders to ensure configuration and data management requirements are integrated across functional areas.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and recommends corrective actions to improve efficiency, compliance, and data quality.
• Performs a variety of related programs, project, administrative, analytical, or operational support duties consistent with management direction, employee qualifications, and mission needs.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A High School/GED with 10 years plus experience is required. An Associates with 5 years, Bachelor's with 2 years, or a Master's degree with 1 year will also be considered.
• Candidate must have or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles, data management practices, records management, document control, and lifecycle support concepts sufficient to manage controlled information and maintain accurate configuration baselines.
• Knowledge of applicable government regulations, standards, policies, and guidance related to records, information management, quality assurance, and program support.
• Skill in using automated systems, databases, spreadsheets, document repositories, and collaboration tools.
• Ability to analyze documentation, identify discrepancies, maintain detailed records, communicate effectively, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with government or contractor environments.
• Experience using document control systems, shared repositories, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in configuration management, data management, records management, program support, or a related field.
• Familiarity with government or contractor environments.
• Experience using document control systems, shared repositories, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.