Data Manager Springs

Company Overview

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their careers while having fun.

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California, and employs more than 1,200 people across the United States, with major field offices in Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, and San Francisco.

The Data Manager is responsible for maintaining the integrity, consistency, and traceability of all project configuration items and associated data throughout their lifecycle. This role ensures product configurations, documentation, and data management processes comply with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

This project delivers a technical refresh of the CCIC2S Oracle database and RHEL operating environments, upgrading legacy systems to Oracle 19c and RHEL 9.7 while preserving full operational continuity. It includes engineering, integration, cybersecurity, testing, and deployment activities to ensure zero data loss, improved performance, strengthened security, and seamless compatibility across all mission systems.

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration and data management plans, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and control baselines for hardware, software, and documentation configurations.
• Maintain accurate records of configuration items (CIs), version control, and change history.
• Coordinate and lead Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and ensure approved changes are implemented.
• Oversee the release, storage, and distribution of technical data, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Manage document control systems and ensure compliance with configuration management standards (e.g., MIL-HDBK-61, EIA-649).
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure data accuracy and configuration integrity.
• Support audits, reviews, and verification activities related to configuration and data management.
• Track and report on configuration status, changes, and impacts to schedules or costs.
• Ensure compliance with customer, contractual, and regulatory documentation requirements (e.g., DoD, FAA, ISO).

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Information Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 6–8+ years of experience in configuration management, data management, document control, or related discipline within aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of CM/DM principles, industry standards, and best practices (e.g., MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649, ISO/AS9100).
• Experience managing CM/DM on DoD, NASA, or government contract programs.
• Proficiency with CM/DM tools such as PTC Windchill, SharePoint, JIRA, CMPro, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage large volumes of data/documents.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
• Certifications such as CMII, CMPIC, or NDIA CM certification.
• Experience working with CDRLs, DIDs, and military/DoD data deliverables.
• Experience supporting software configuration management environments.
• Familiarity with digital engineering/data environments and model-based development.
• Experience with Agile processes and hybrid development frameworks.
• Prior experience supporting rapid prototyping or rapid capability development programs.

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