Configuration and Data Manager - NASA Langley Research Center; LaRC

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ASRC Federal AFSS is seeking a Configuration & Data Manager to join a NASA Contract in Hampton, VA.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Configuration and Data Manager (C&DM) to join our team in support of our NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) customers. In this role, you will serve as a trusted steward of critical program and project data, working closely with NASA team members and outside stakeholders to collect, control, and manage sensitive and proprietary information.

Your work will directly support the full lifecycle of program and project deliverables—including documentation, hardware, software, changes, waiver requests, and deviations—ensuring that NASA and its partners can learn, iterate, and safely explore our world, our galaxy, and beyond.

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve C&DM processes, procedures, tools, and systems to ensure compliance with NASA and center-level standards.
• Lead and support Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Review Board (ERB) activities, including facilitating meetings, developing agendas, recording and publishing minutes, tracking actions, and managing changes through disposition and implementation.
• Manage program baseline documentation, including document control, review and approval routing, release, and status accounting reporting.
• Coordinate the review, disposition, and distribution of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and informal partner deliverables, ensuring all contractual data obligations are met.
• Administer and optimize C&DM repositories, databases, and tools, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and accessibility across the project team; monitor data storage and prevent data sprawl.
• Develop and maintain C&DM metrics, reports, and dashboards as appropriate to benchmark and communicate C&DM performance.
• Prepare and support internal and external C&DM audits, maintaining audit-ready records and leading corrective action follow‑through including collaboration with other organizations (e.g., Safety & Mission Assurance, Mishap investigations, external auditors).
• Support and coordinate records management activities, ensuring documentation is accurately tagged and compliant with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and NASA requirements, and managing the seamless transition of records to the approved archival system.
• Develop and deliver C&DM training materials at program kickoff, new team member orientation, and throughout the project lifecycle to ensure consistent understanding and adoption of processes across the team.
• Collaborate closely with program staff, customer representatives, functional organizations, and suppliers to ensure accurate and effective implementation of all C&DM requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and champion innovative technologies and process improvements to deliver more effective and efficient C&DM support, keeping the program ahead of evolving needs.

• Proactive and self‑motivated professional with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Exceptionally detail‑oriented with a strong ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a drive to continuously improve processes and find innovative solutions.
• Effective communicator and collaborator, capable of working across program teams, customer representatives, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of C&DM industry standards, with the ability to establish and support configuration management systems for both new and existing projects.
• Proven experience developing, documenting, and implementing C&DM processes and procedures in support of government contracts.
• Proficient in the MS 365 suite of tools, with specific experience in SharePoint site…