Data Management Specialist (PL)

Canvas; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas seeks a data management and configuration management professional to support Air Force lifecycle management of weapon systems at Eglin AFB. You will manage technical baselines, engineering changes, and program documentation.

The role requires familiarity with DoD/MIL standards (DoDI 5000.88, MIL-HDBK-61, EIA-649-1), strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams. A Secret clearance is required or must be attainable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Air Force or DoW lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of DoD/MIL standards such as MIL-HDBK-61 and DoDI 5000.88.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain data related to technical baselines, engineering changes, and product documentation for assigned programs.
• Identify and validate DM/CM requirements and deliverables, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and policies.
• Support activities related to data management, engineering data, deficiency reporting, and OSS&E processes.
• Document and record products of systems engineering activities, providing approved configuration information and detailed system characteristics.
• Create, update, review, and recommend changes to Data Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and related program documentation.
• Plan, conduct, and manage activities and data related to configuration verifications and audits, including system verification reviews and technical data package audits.
• Manage the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process, preparing and maintaining relevant documents and supporting the CCB Chair.
• Track and manage data necessary to support CM, DM, QA, requirements analysis, risk management, and OSS&E activities.
• Recommend revisions to and draft new DM/CM procedures to meet evolving program requirements.
• Work with division-level CM/DM leads to standardize organizational processes and tools.

Skills

Air Force experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Systems Engineering certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Data/document management systems

Job description

• Manage and maintain data related to technical baselines, engineering changes, and product documentation for assigned programs.
• Identify and validate DM/CM requirements and deliverables, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Support activities related to data management, engineering data, deficiency reporting, and other OSS&E (Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness) processes.
• Document and record products of systems engineering activities, providing approved configuration information and detailed system characteristics.
• Create, update, review, and recommend changes to Data Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and related program documentation.
• Plan, conduct, and manage activities and data related to configuration verifications and audits, including system verification reviews and technical data package audits.
• Manage the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process, preparing and maintaining relevant documents and supporting the CCB Chair.
• Track and manage data necessary to support CM, DM, QA, requirements analysis, risk management, and OSS&E activities.
• Recommend revisions to and draft new DM/CM procedures to meet evolving program requirements.
• Work with division-level CM/DM leads to standardize organizational processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain data related to technical baselines, engineering changes, and product documentation for assigned programs.
• Identify and validate DM/CM requirements and deliverables, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Support activities related to data management, engineering data, deficiency reporting, and other OSS&E (Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness) processes.
• Document and record products of systems engineering activities, providing approved configuration information and detailed system characteristics.
• Create, update, review, and recommend changes to Data Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and related program documentation.
• Plan, conduct, and manage activities and data related to configuration verifications and audits, including system verification reviews and technical data package audits.
• Manage the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process, preparing and maintaining relevant documents and supporting the CCB Chair.
• Track and manage data necessary to support CM, DM, QA, requirements analysis, risk management, and OSS&E activities.
• Recommend revisions to and draft new DM/CM procedures to meet evolving program requirements.
• Work with division-level CM/DM leads to standardize organizational processes and tools.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting Air Force or DoW life cycle management of weapon systems or technical products.
• Familiarity with EIA-649-1 CM, DoDI 5000.88, MIL-HDBK-61, AF Data Rights Guidebook, MIL-STD-31000B, and other relevant standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and enterprise data/document management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Systems Engineering qualification or relevant professional certifications (e.g., NDIA CDM, CMPIC, DAU Technical Data Management Credential) are highly desirable.

Clearance And Education Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and 3–10 years of relevant experience; OR
• 6 years of relevant experience (in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree); OR
• Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience (in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree).