Configuration and Data Management Analyst Co-Op-EN

About the role

This position provides support to the C-130H Aircrew Training System (ATS) program and performs functions related to Configuration and Data Management (C&DM), Contract Data Management (CDM), Data Management (DM), and Software Configuration Management (SCM) with a focus on CDM and Contract Data Requirements deliveries (CDRLs) and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Tracks, reports and ensures archive and retrieval of all C-130H Aircrew Training Device (ATD) SW/HW/Data product baselines and associated source code, media, Aircrew Training Device (ATD) and program technical data packages (TDPs) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) items.
• Inputs, reports, and maintains information used to develop data management metrics for contract deliveries to provide visibility of performance, inclusive of supplier deliverables.
• Summarizes the content of incoming materials, specially gathered information, or meetings in support of CDRL deliveries.
• Edits and merges documents, converts documents to specified file formats and records information to control technical data, software, software data, and contract data configuration items effectively.
• Receives, researches, and responds to data management information requests from internal and external sources; utilizes experience to complement data in deriving valid conclusions.
• Provides higher-level reporting.
• Ensures the organization of data and systems component configurations of formal SW/HW engineering design change and technical data documentation packages (TDP) are complete.
• Participates in Physical Configuration Audit preparations, audit conduct and follow-up. Administers corrective actions arising from any identified deficiencies.
• Ensures all data may be recovered/restored in case of a system crash or repository corruptions. Maintains hard copy and electronic data repositories.
• Handles a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving the clerical or administrative functions of C&DM according to the overall objectives of the C&DM Manager; uses judgment and initiative to develop work schedule and deadlines according to general guidelines.
• Highlights important new information or potential conflicts.
• Maintains interface relationships with internal and external functional organizational entities and suppliers on the program and with the Government; identifies basic data discrepancies and works with varying functional groups and subcontractors to rectify.
• Builds, packages, deploys and creates configuration software load releases and media artifacts to Engineering, Test, Maintenance, and Subcontractor Engineering modification team environments utilizing Software Configuration Management (SCM).
• Creates and maintains SCM documentation on build, deployment, and cybersecurity protocol procedures as applied to SCM of the ATDs.
• Prepares and maintains Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) and Hardware Configuration Control Board (HCCB) reports and metrics.
• Receives schedule inputs from, and provides configuration management services to site management, engineering the training system support center (TSSC), and external modification groups.
• Prepares Hardware and Software Design Changes (DCs).
• Works directly with engineering and test staff to assemble information and compile accurate data for inclusion in the DCs.
• Maintains documentation and tracks progress through final implementation.
• Reports to the Training Systems Support Center Configuration and Data Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline OR Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program with a focus on computing, engineering, or data management; Minimum of 2 years completed OR Minimum of 3 years of relevant configuration management work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of configuration and data management experience.
• Familiarity with military and industry configuration management standard (SCM and DM).
• Familiarity with the Aircrew Training simulator systems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to develop software and data management documentation, instructions, and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to implement CM/DM library processes and procedures on multiple programs.
• Working knowledge of Apache Subversion configuration management software.
• Ability to build, package, deploy and create backup software load releases and media artifacts to Engineering and Maintenance test and production environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity protection and application.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access and Visio.
• Knowledge of military configuration management requirements, SEI Capability Maturity Model Integrated, MIL-HDBK-61B, EIA-649-C Configuration Management Standards, and EIA-649-1 Configuration Management Requirements for Defense Contractors.
• Ability to develop software scripts for Windows/Unix environments such as Unix Shell Script Linux, MS Visual Basic, MS Visual C++.