Product Data Manager

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

• Manage product data for business unit and serve as project lead for all issues relating to CM/DM.
• Support the project team in establishment and documentation of CM/DM tasks on projects as they relate to Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics.
• Manage software releases to ensure timely deployments across multiple environments by implementing best practices for version control, branching strategies, and release scheduling.
• Provide flow-down of CM/DM requirements to sub-contractors.
• Utilize CM/DM tools and perform the preparation of contract data item submittals for Government and Commercial contracts.
• Provide project leadership to the engineering support technical staff in the decision processes required for effective Hardware and Software configuration and data management.
• Establish and implement identification, cause, and corrective action for CM/DM deficiencies.
• Lead customer interface regarding CM/DM in support of Program Management.
• Prepare and present all aspects of CM/DM plans and status accounting in customer meetings.
• Participate in the development of plans and procedures regarding CM/DM.
• Provide training to subordinate CM/DM staff in the use of tools and techniques to accomplish the tasks.
• Facilitate documentation packages to support complete and compliant change releases through CM/DM system.
• Develop and track metrics to provide measurement of configuration management effectiveness.
• Establish audit schedules.
• Work independently as the key CM/DM resource on projects, performing required tasks with little supervision.
• Have an understanding of CM/DM processes, procedures, and techniques as they apply to project management.
• Review contract SOWs to determine appropriate application of procedures.
• Complete assigned tasks on time while meeting technical requirements.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

• Lead formal configuration management activities such as Physical Configuration Audits.
• Provide a high level of guidance in support of the preparation of Technical Data Packages.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings.

• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience of 7 years.
• Configuration and Data Management Certification is a plus. May be required to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience in release management practices across multiple environments within Hardware and Software Configurations.
• Relevant experience in the field of CM/DM including experience with project and systems engineering techniques.
• Fluency in current CM/DM standards and specifications.
• Highly developed understanding of product data management techniques and procedures as they relate to engineering, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing.
• Ability to provide leadership to the Configuration Control Boards regarding engineering technical data for completeness and correctness.
• General computer skills with developed familiarity with product data management tools.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems desirable.
• Experience with CAD data systems desirable.
• Experience using Empower and Costpoint is a plus.
• Experience in using XML tools to create documentation is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.

And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

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