Configuration Data Management Specialist

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

There are two elements associated with this job description: Configuration Management and Data Management. Data Management involves interpreting contracts and determining programmatic and technical data needed during a product’s life cycle. Configuration Management involves applying and implementing the five elements of configuration management; CM Planning, Configuration Identification, Configuration Control, Configuration Status Accounting, and Configuration Verification and Audit for each program here at KUAS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Data Management
  • Determines the contract requirements regarding the management and delivery of all contractual data deliverables.
  • Analyzes contract requirements to determine if current data management needs to be modified; recommends changes/new procedures to management and implements approved changes.
  • Verifies that the data item deliverable requirements are met and comply with contractual data requirement specifications and schedule requirements.
  • Trains data item owners on data item contractual requirements.
  • When required by contract, maintains the Data Accession List (DAL) and library of KUAS/Kratos internal data which has been generated in compliance with the work effort described in the Statement of Work (SOW).
  • Assesses the data deliverable schedules and identifies impact to future deliveries.
  • Supports the Configuration/Data Manager, as needed.
  • Delivers scheduled data deliverable packages in accordance with each customer's requirements. Records and maintains configuration and data management records, as required.
  • Performs data management audits, analyzes findings and prepares reports as required.
  • Prepares reports for internal and external customers on configuration and data management activities, including formal Configuration Status Accounting reports to support a product's final configuration.

• Configuration Management
  • Works in a government/contractor team environment to establish and execute a configuration management program for multiple systems/programs in various stages of design, development or operations.
  • Supports configuration management, data management, and planning efforts required to final delivery to the customer of assigned programs.
  • Contributes to the development, documentation, and incorporation of design and product changes.
  • Monitors the incorporation of configuration change items.
  • Maintains configuration control databases and provides status accounting of engineering changes to IPTs and program management.
  • Performs ‘As designed/As built’ reconciliation.
  • Establishes baseline identification of products through release of specifications, drawings, and requirements flow down.
  • Controls configuration of baselines through Configuration Control Boards.
  • Performs duties for both hardware and software.
  • Plans and/or facilitates internal/external configuration audits.
    

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Performs other duties and projects as assigned
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel
• Ability to gather detailed requirements from customers, when necessary
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency to organize document content and data
• Must be a strong team leader, good professional communicator, and be comfortable facilitating CCB meetings
• Must have the ability to think analytically and draw logical conclusions while performing work assignments
• Is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Detailed understanding and application of technical documentation and engineering change proposal processes and practices.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word and Excel.
  
  

Preferred:

• Configuration/Data Management activities
• Jira/Confluence experience a plus
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Engineering
• 4 years directly related experience
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  
  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-10% - May be required between KUAS locations
  
  

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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Location: Roseville, CA, US

Posted Date: 11/24/2023