Configuration and Data Manager (MDA)

Huntsville, AL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
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Job Details

Skills

  • Testing
  • Data Management
  • Technical Writing
  • Routing
  • IDE
  • Logistics
  • Forecasting
  • Customer Care and Billing
  • Knowledge Management
  • Database
  • Management
  • Technical Drafting
  • Collaboration
  • Distribution
  • Configuration Management
  • DoD
  • Documentation
  • Communication
  • Presentations
  • MDA
  • Systems Engineering
  • Windchill
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • JIRA
  • IBM Rational DOORS
  • Git
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Data Analysis
  • Workflow
  • Process Improvement
  • Security Clearance
  • Research
  • Accessibility

Summary

MDR is seeking a proactive problem solver to serve as a Configuration and Data Manager for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Program Office. In this role, you will support multiple programs dedicated to developing, refining, and testing MDA target systems designed to evaluate U.S. missile defense capabilities.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Program Data Management: Organize and maintain program assets, including reports, briefings, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Data Dissemination & Tracking: Manage the intake, routing, tracking, and archival of MDA development data.
  • Collaboration Tools Administration: Serve as the lead administrator for the program's Integrated Data Environment (IDE), managing MDA SharePoint sites and shared data repositories.
  • Milestone Review Support: Facilitate major program reviews by coordinating logistics, compiling briefing decks, tracking objective evidence, and recording action items.
  • Contract Data Deliverables (CDRLs): Oversee the end-to-end CDRL lifecycle, including receipt, tracking, forecasting, and cross-functional distribution.
  • Configuration Control Boards (CCB): Support prime contractor CCB activities by logging change requests, preparing supporting data packages, and documenting meeting minutes and action items.
  • Knowledge Management: Maintain the Lessons Learned database, overseeing the drafting, coordination, archival, and distribution of findings across government and industry stakeholders.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required, with active DoD Security Clearance.
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of data/configuration management experience supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs.
  • Configuration Control: Proven background establishing and maintaining strict configuration-controlled environments.
  • Technical Review: Ability to review systems engineering documentation to verify accuracy and alignment with program specifications.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience delivering structured, audience-tailored presentations and reports.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Familiarity with MDA and System Engineering processes.
  • Hands-on proficiency with tools such as Windchill, SharePoint, MS Teams, Power BI, Jira, DOORS, Cameo, and Git.
  • Experience applying AI/ML tools to enhance data analytics, workflow automation, and process improvement.

Position Requirements
  • Clearance Required
    • Secret
  • Position Level
    • Sr.
  • FT/PT
    • Full Time
  • Years Related Work Experience
    • 7
  • Education Level Required
    • 4-yr

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email () or by phone by calling . When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.
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  • Dice Id: 91004219
  • Position Id: b0b83bf037f6de483f3c7d8fe64097bf
  • Posted 1 day ago
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