Configuration and Data Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Participate in configuration and data management efforts that support a Department of Defense Platform as a Service capability.

• Monitor, document, and manage system baselines, data artifacts, and change processes.

• Implement and uphold the Configuration and Data Management Plan in accordance with DoD standards, including EIA-649, MIL-STD-973, and NIST SP 800-53.

• Manage configuration control processes, which involve leading Configuration Control Boards, Configuration Management Boards, Risk Management Boards, change request workflows, and ensuring audit readiness.

• Keep track of configuration items and data artifacts across various systems to guarantee lifecycle traceability and precision.

• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, developers, sustainment, information technology, and operations teams.

• Aid in the integration and synchronization of configuration and data activities across cloud infrastructure, applications, external systems, and data lakes.

• Act as a primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Evaluate and enhance workflows to improve efficiency, minimize errors, and ensure compliance.

• Assist in tracking hardware and software, managing lifecycle tracking, and reporting on system readiness.

• Support the development of configuration control policies, procedures, guidance, and data management hierarchy frameworks.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required at the time of application.

• At least 5 years of experience in a configuration or data management role.

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Information Systems, Business, Leadership, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of configuration management principles as applied within DoD or federally regulated environments.

• Knowledge of foundational cloud and DevSecOps concepts, including GitOps and Infrastructure as Code.

• Experience in supporting DoD acquisition or sustainment programs involving software-intensive systems.

• Familiarity with engineering, logistics, or systems lifecycle management processes.

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate among technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience using Jira, Confluence, and Mattermost.

• Capability to work in a full-time remote position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health savings accounts

• Retirement savings plans

• Life and disability insurance programs

• Paid and unpaid time away from work

• Variable compensation opportunities