Senior Configuration & Data Manager – TS Clearance

Saalex Solutions - A Saalex Company; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Health Care Plans for E

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Benefit

Job summary

Saalex Solutions - A Saalex Company in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a Configuration/Data Management Manager to lead CM/DM activities across programs for complex acquisition and weapons systems. The role serves as the primary authority for CM/DM processes, ensuring configuration integrity, documentation control, and compliance throughout the lifecycle.

The position requires 12+ years of CM/DM experience, active Top Secret clearance, and strong leadership with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in software, hardware, document configuration management, data management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing configuration control of technical data, documentation, and acquisition products.
• Experience leading Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and configuration control processes.
• Strong knowledge of Government configuration management, data management, and documentation control requirements.
• Experience supporting large-scale defense, acquisition, or weapons systems programs.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration management and data management efforts across multiple programs and Integrated Product Teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management Plans and procedures.
• Establish and oversee configuration control boards, change management processes, and configuration baselines.
• Direct and manage ECP activities and configuration audits.
• Provide CM/DM guidance to program managers, engineers, and Government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Government, contractual, and program CM/DM requirements.
• Lead configuration status accounting and reporting activities.
• Support acquisition planning, milestone reviews, technical reviews, and program audits.
• Identify process improvements and implement CM/DM best practices.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, metrics, and recommendations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to CM/DM personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, or Business

Job description

Saalex Solutions - A Saalex Company in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a Configuration/Data Management Manager to lead CM/DM activities across programs for complex acquisition and weapons systems. The role serves as the primary authority for CM/DM processes, ensuring configuration integrity, documentation control, and compliance throughout the lifecycle.

The position requires 12+ years of CM/DM experience, active Top Secret clearance, and strong leadership with cross-functional teams.