Configuration/Data Manager (Journeyman)

Job description

Performs somewhat complex to complex configuration and data management assignments, requiring use of applied concepts, principles, theories, practices, and techniques.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)


+ 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, Technical Review Boards, 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 Configuration Control Board membership list for currency and completeness.

+ Support Engineering Assessments

+ Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits and Functional Configuration Audits

+ 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 CM 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 and Discrepancy Reports/Problem Reports

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

+ Provide Quality Assurance 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 CM 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 CM plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for resolution

+ Audit and review IT system configurations

+ Control the configuration of IT systems

+ Identify and maintain all baselines

+ Oversee the CM USAP Self Inspection Checklists, input results in MICT

+ Create and maintain revisions to the CDRL packages

+ Prepare and issue Data Calls

+ Convene, manage, and participate in Data Requirements Review Boards and record approved requirements

+ Receive and distribute CDRL data deliverables

+ Maintain distribution lists of points of contact (POCs) of CDRL data deliverable for program’s method of transmittal (i.e., a common mailbox, Integrated Digital Environment, CD-ROM, etc.)

+ Ensure integrity of CDRL justification forms

+ Monitor Contractor compliance of CDRL data deliverables

+ Provide CM/DM input into all program documentation

+ Adequately identify data requirements in the Statement of Work, Statement of Objectives, and/or PWS

+ Ensure compliance with DoDI 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents; DoDD 5230.25, Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data from Public Disclosure; DoD 5010.12-M, Procedures for the Acquisition and Management of Technical Data; DoDI 5000.02, DFARS 252.227-7013, DFARS 252.227-7014, and ASSIST database


At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value.

We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/) .


Required SkillsRequired Experience
Required Qualifications


+ Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD

+ OR,, High school diploma and 13 years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD.





+ Understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation

+ Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task

+ Ability to work independently and with a team

+ Experience in MS Office Suite

+ Active SECRET Security clearance

+ U.S. Citizenship required


Preferred Qualifications


+ IT CM experience within the DoD environment

+ Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits

+ Experience performing the technical/administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.

+ Experience producing release notes and CM reports

+ Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments

+ Experience developing briefings for management

+ Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle


Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Required Skill Profession

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