Senior Configuration & Data Management Lead

Iridium Satellite LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium Satellite LLC is seeking a Senior Configuration Data Management Analyst to lead configuration management across complex programs, ensuring integrity and traceability of configurations throughout the product lifecycle.

You will manage baselines, change control, and data quality while partnering with engineering, quality, and program management to meet contractual requirements. A strong CM background and mentor mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years in configuration management, data management, or related fields; at least 3 in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of CM principles, change control, baseline management, and CSA.
• Experience with CM tools (Jira, GitLab, PLM/PDM or similar).
• Familiar with industry standards (EIA-649, CM2, ISO 10007).
• Experience supporting audits and customer contractual requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Configuration Management activities across programs and maintain configuration integrity.
• Manage baselines, change control, and status accounting for approved changes.
• Develop and improve CM processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Administer CM tools and data for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, quality, and stakeholders.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance with thorough configuration records.
• Mentor CM team members and promote best practices.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and enhance tools.
• Review contracts and customer requirements to apply CM requirements.

Skills

Configuration management

Change control

Lifecycle management

Audits & compliance

Mentorship

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

SDLC / Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

GitLab

PLM/PDM

Job description

Iridium Satellite LLC is seeking a Senior Configuration Data Management Analyst to lead configuration management across complex programs, ensuring integrity and traceability of configurations throughout the product lifecycle.

You will manage baselines, change control, and data quality while partnering with engineering, quality, and program management to meet contractual requirements. A strong CM background and mentor mindset are essential.