Senior Configuration Data Manager

Applied Research Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions in Dayton seeks a Senior Configuration Data Manager to apply configuration management principles across product life cycles for the T-7 Advanced Pilot Training program at WPAFB.

You will support change management, data integrity, and audit readiness, collaborating with government and industry teams to ensure requirements, design specs, and contractual data are accurately documented.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Experience in configuration management and data management, ideally in defense contracting.
• Familiarity with CM principles—identification, change control, and status accounting.
• Experience with MEARS.
• Knowledge of FCAs and PCAs.
• Experience with CCB execution and tracking changes.
• Ability to interact with government and industry teams and prepare reports for audits and CCBs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining consistency of a product's performance, functional, and physical attributes throughout its lifecycle.
• Analyze impacts of configuration management changes on lifecycle sustainment.
• Develop and manage all CDRL requirements, ensuring proper documentation and data management.
• Update and maintain electronic database toolkits, ensuring accurate data tracking.
• Plan and implement FCAs and PCAs, ensuring audit data adequacy.
• Participate in Government reviews, meetings, and industry teams to resolve CM issues.
• Assist in developing and executing the CCB charter and participate in CCB processes.
• Review program specifications to ensure CM requirements are met.
• Conduct in-process reviews of engineering drawings and assign nomenclature for CIs.
• Ensure proper marking of CIs and CSCIs and verify documentation is approved.
• Manage documentation and baseline updates for controlled configurations.
• Review ECPs, CCPs, and RFDs for format and content.

Skills

Configuration mgmt

Data management

MEARS

Change control

Audits

CCB processes

Documentation

Reports

Gov liaison

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is looking for a Senior Configuration Data Manager to support the Training PEO Support Directorate at WPAFB, AFB in the T-7 Advanced Pilot Training program. The Senior Configuration Data Manager will provide assistance in the application of configuration management principles to ensure consistent product performance, functionality, and physical attributes throughout its life cycle. This role is integral to ensuring products meet their requirements, design specifications, and operational needs. The candidate will assist in all stages of configuration and data management, including change management, data maintenance, audit support, and compliance with Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) obligations. This position will play a critical role in the development and execution of audits and management processes, participating in government review and resolution of configuration management issues.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world‑class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career‑driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state‑of‑the‑art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in establishing and maintaining consistency of a product's performance, functional, and physical attributes throughout its lifecycle.
• Analyze the impacts of configuration management change processes on lifecycle sustainment.
• Develop and manage all CDRL requirements, ensuring proper documentation and data management.
• Update and maintain electronic database toolkits, ensuring accurate data tracking.
• Plan and implement Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), ensuring audit data adequacy.
• Participate in Government reviews, meetings, working groups, and industry teams to resolve complex configuration management issues.
• Assist in developing and executing the Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter, and actively participate in the CCB processes.
• Review program specifications for hardware and software to ensure all configuration management requirements are met.
• Conduct in-process reviews of engineering drawings and facilitate the assignment of nomenclature and CPIN for Configuration Items (CIs).
• Ensure proper marking of CIs and Computer Software CIs (CSCIs) and verify associated documentation is accurate and approved.
• Manage the documentation and baseline updates for controlled configurations, ensuring proper integration into the contract.
• Assist in reviewing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Change Control Proposals (CCPs), and Requests for Deviation (RFDs) for format and content requirements.
• Collaborate in the resolution of discrepancies and issues between the government and contractors.
• Ensure consistency in configuration management practices, aligning product attributes with requirements and design.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Experience in configuration management and data management, ideally in defense contracting (USAF or FMS).
• Familiarity with configuration management principles and processes, including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
• Experience with Multi-User Engineering Change Proposal Automated Review System (MEARS).
• Knowledge of system verification reviews, FCAs, and PCAs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, particularly in assessing the impact of proposed changes on sustainment and system supportability.
• Experience with CCB execution and tracking change proposals through various stages.
• Ability to interact with government and industry teams, as well as preparing reports and documentation for CCBs and audits.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic configuration management tools and databases.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.