Configuration Data Management Analyst III

Overview

Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company operating the world's only truly global voice and data network, delivering reliable connectivity anywhere on Earth. For more than 20 years, Iridium has powered mission-critical communications for governments, businesses, aviation, maritime, and the rapidly expanding Internet of Things.

Now part of Iridium, Aireon is the world’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time visibility of aircraft over oceans, the poles, and remote regions. Together, Iridium and Aireon are helping build a safer, more connected, and more efficient future for global aviation.

Join our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.

If you are an experienced and enthusiastic Configuration/Data Management (CDM) Analyst, then take your career to new heights at Iridium! We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Configuration and Data Analyst III to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing and overseeing the configuration and data management processes, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of data and configuration items (CIs) across the organization.

You will work closely with various teams to drive improvements, resolve complex issues, and ensure best practices in configuration and data management are adhered to. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of configuration management principles, and experience with data management practices.

• Perform configuration and data management (CM/DM) activities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, plans, and applicable contractual and industry requirements
• Aid in the development and maintenance of CM/DM plans, procedures, work instructions, and customer data deliverables
• Establish, identify, control, maintain, and report configuration items (CIs), product structures, versions, and hardware, software, and documentation baselines
• Administer CM tools and records to ensure accurate configuration status accounting, traceability, reporting, and data integrity
• Manage change control and facilitate Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), ensuring approved changes are documented, implemented, and verified
• Support planning and conduction of configuration audits, data validation, metrics analysis, and compliance reviews; identify risks and recommend corrective actions and process improvements
• Assist with interpretation of contracts and subcontracts to identify CM/DM requirements and establish compliant processes, tools, and customer deliverables
• Lead the planning, tracking, review, and delivery of contractual data items in accordance with customer requirements, quality standards, and schedules
• Ensure integration of CM/DM requirements throughout the product and system lifecycle, including SDLC, Agile, and ITIL environments
• Provide CM/DM guidance, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder reporting, and training / mentorship to junior analysts
• Support CM tool selection, implementation, optimization, and automation
• Enforce compliance with export-control requirements, including ITAR/EAR to protect intellectual property
• May provide additional, CM, engineering and program-management support as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of configuration management, data management, or related fields
• Proficient in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Visio
• Knowledge or familiarity of…