Configuration and CDRL Data Manager; CM​/DM Junior Security Clearance

Position: Configuration and CDRL Data Manager (CM/DM) Junior with Security Clearance
Location: Jbsa Lackland

Applied Research Solutions is looking for a full-time Configuration & Data Manager (CM/DM) to support the USAF. Why Work with us ? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.

Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance.

ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

* Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts.

* Archive acquisition documentation.

* Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

* Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records.

* Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Technical Review Boards (TRBs), and record approved changes and results.

* Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes.

* Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes.

* Review the CCB membership list for currency and completeness.

* Support Engineering Assessments.

* Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs).

* Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items.

* Report the Development/Sustainment’s data delivery status.

* Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews.

* Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirements.

* Process Government and development/sustainment Contractor correspondence.

* Support the establishment of workflows.

* Track data item deliverables and responses.

* Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentation.

* Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment.

* Develop and administer configuration management plans.

* Maintain design traceability and integrity.

* Assist the Government with configuration control for IT systems. This shall include configuration planning, data analysis, maintenance of configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory/configuration status.

* Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits. The Contractor must have skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment.

* Support review boards via meeting attendance and capture meeting minutes including the Configuration Control Board.

* Track Change Requests (CRs) and Discrepancy Reports (DRs)/Problem Reports (PRs).

* Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance.

* Provide QA checks on system baselines.

* Support Licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to users.

* Maintain the CM library and software repository.

* Manage and control product baselines.

* Recommend and document comprehensive configuration management plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems.

* Analyze data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems.

* Perform studies and monitoring effectiveness of configuration management plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for…