Database Management Specialist

CAE; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Safe work environment

Growth opportunities

Recognition and advancement

Job summary

CAE is seeking a C-17 Training System (TS) Configuration and Data Management professional in the United States to maintain program documentation, CDRLs, and baseline records.

You will coordinate with engineering, IT, courseware and logistics teams to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance with contract requirements while supporting audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information management, engineering, business, or related field.
• 1–3 years in configuration or data management, document control.
• Understanding of configuration management principles and version control.
• Strong attention to detail for technical documentation.
• Effective cross-functional communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with standard office software and document management apps.

Responsibilities

• Support daily configuration and data management for the C‑17 TS program.
• Assist in managing the total program data package with accurate docs.
• Maintain integrity of released C‑17 TS documentation and databases.
• Support compilation and maintenance of CDRLs and records.
• Coordinate with engineering, courseware, IT, and logistics teams.
• Help prepare for audits, reviews, and inspections.

Skills

Configuration management

Data management

Document control

Cross-functional communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management, engineering, business

Job description

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

This position supports all C 17 Training System (TS) configuration and data management activities and executes the management of the complete program data package. The role is responsible for maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all released program documentation, including CAE generated materials, database information, vendor software and hardware documentation, Air Force aircraft technical publications, and Air Force procedural documents. The position also supports the team responsible for compiling, delivering, and maintaining all C 17 TS Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), contractor records, and baseline documentation for courseware, hardware, software, and visual databases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supports daily configuration management and data management activities for the C 17 TS program.
• Assists in managing the total program data package, ensuring documentation accuracy, proper organization, and compliance with contract requirements and internal standards.
• Maintains the integrity of all released C 17 TS documentation, including CAE generated documents, databases, vendor documentation, and Air Force technical publications.
• Supports the team that compiles, delivers, and maintains all C 17 TS CDRLs, ensuring timely submission and proper documentation control.
• Helps organize and maintain all contractor related records associated with the C 17 TS program.
• Assists in baseline management for C 17 TS courseware, hardware, software, and visual database products to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Follows established configuration management procedures, version control processes, and documentation standards.
• Tracks modifications, updates, and changes to program documentation and configuration items.
• Coordinates with engineering, courseware, IT, logistics , and other teams to ensure documentation reflects current system configurations.
• Supports preparation for audits, reviews, and inspections related to configuration and data management.
• Identifies discrepancies or gaps in documentation and assists with corrective actions.
• Ensures all documentation is properly formatted, organized, and stored for easy retrieval and long - term usability.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of configuration and data management processes and tools.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information management, engineering, business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience in configuration management, data management, document control, or related technical support disciplines.
• Basic understanding of configuration management principles, documentation standards, and version control practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills for working with cross functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast - paced , structured environment.
• Proficiency with standard office software and document management applications.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with military training systems, defense programs, or government contracted environments.
• Familiarity with Air Force technical publications, formats, or procedural documents.
• Knowledge of CDRLs and configuration management tools or databases.
• Experience supporting baseline management for hardware, software, courseware, or visual database products.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering documents, or system specifications.
• Experience contributing to configuration audits or change control board activities.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any inf