Configuration Manager

New Directions Technologies, Inc; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 97,760; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Configuration Manager to plan, develop, implement, and maintain configuration management and data management across programs. The role ensures integrity, traceability, and accessibility of technical data through lifecycle stages and supports audits and program reviews.

You will coordinate change boards, maintain baselines, and work with managers, engineers, and cybersecurity staff to integrate requirements and improve data quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of configuration management principles, data management, records management, and lifecycle support.
• Familiarity with government regulations and guidance on information management and QA.
• Ability to analyze documentation, maintain detailed records, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience with document control systems, shared repositories, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, and maintains configuration management processes and data management controls.
• Establishes and maintains document control, change management, and records tracking.
• Maintains baselines for systems, hardware, software, and technical documentation.
• Reviews documentation for accuracy and proper configuration identification.
• Coordinates change review boards and related decision documentation.
• Tracks changes, deviations, waivers, action items, and approvals for audit readiness.
• Interfaces with program managers, engineers, logisticians, cybersecurity staff, and others to integrate requirements.
• Performs related program, administrative, or operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Configuration management principles

Data management

Records management

Document control

Lifecycle support concepts

Education

High School/GED + 8 years

Associates +5 years

Bachelor's +2 years

Master's +1 year

Job description

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.

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.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

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• 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.
• A High School/GED with 8 years of 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.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidate must have or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Salary: the expected pay range for this position is $70,304 to $97,760