Configuration and Data Manager B-52 (WBD) - 1.3.13 1.3.26

About the role

Credence supports mission-critical needs for large defense and health federal organizations by delivering AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence solutions. We are a privately held company recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for 13 consecutive years and practice servant leadership to drive success for clients, team members, and partners.

We are seeking a senior-level Configuration and Data Manager (B-52, WBD) to support the B-52 Stratofortress Division (AFLCMC WBD) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The B-50 Stratofortress division modernizes and sustains the B-52 fleet to ensure continued Air Force power projection, maintaining airworthiness through its projected service life extending to 2050.

Responsibilities

• Perform configuration management and data management tasks to support management operations within the F/B Directorate
• Apply commercial CM standards and practices to support HQ and higher-level taskings
• Review program-unique specifications (system, development, product) for hardware and software to ensure proper format, content, and compliance with program requirements and standards
• Process requests for nomenclature and Computer Program Identification Numbers, tracking through appropriate government agencies
• Support configuration control functions: receipt, dissemination, processing, tracking, and final disposition of ACSNs, ECPs, CCPs, Requests for Deviation/Waiver (RFD/RFW), DRs, airworthiness directives, service introductions; review change proposals for thoroughness, CM/DM impacts, and compliance; recommend disposition; assist in preparation and conduct of Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and business management boards
• Maintain change proposal files and provide historical information
• Conduct Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs), Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), and Configuration Audits (CAs), including audit planning, auditing hardware and software Configuration Items (CIs), and disposition/tracking of action items and minutes
• Support program and engineering reviews and technical interchange meetings at government and contractor facilities
• Maintain configuration status accounting databases and records reflecting the configuration status of baseline documentation and fielded systems
• Assist data users with selection and tailoring of Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), preparation of DIDs, and completion of Data Management forms such as CDRLs and AF Form 585
• Update and maintain data management files and associated DID files
• Organize and issue data calls in support of weapon systems and subsystems, including drafting data call letters for government review and release
• Understand distribution statements and FAR/DFARS data rights clauses; evaluate change proposals for data impacts; monitor delivery and approval of contract technical data; maintain records in the Multiple User ECP Automated Review System
• Support data reviews: integrate inputs from program office/IPT functions into draft CDRLs; prepare data review documentation; participate in reviews; draft minutes; follow up and maintain status of action items
• Prepare and maintain CDRLs for inclusion in RFPs, contracts, and contract modifications using automated or manual systems as specified
• Receive, log, track, and maintain current status of contract data deliverables; maintain electronic and manual data management files and associated historical information
• Provide engineering data management support, including engineering drawings and In-Process Reviews (IPRs)
• Support the Deficiency Reporting (DR) function via JDRS or similar systems: originate, receive, process, and track DRs; establish and maintain DR/Material Improvement Project (MIP) files and databases; provide disposition instructions for exhibits; assist in planning and conducting MIP review board meetings; monitor closure of DRs; process and dispose of exhibits; respond to inquiries; conduct briefings and generate reports on DR status and trends
• Prepare, update, and maintain engineering data management plans; establish and maintain engineering data activity files; provide technical support for engineering data guidance conferences and engineering drawings IPRs
• Conduct research, analyses, studies, documentation, and briefing development/delivery as required supporting HQ activities
• Apply CM principles to maintain consistency of a product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes with requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life cycle
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and develop specialized information about equipment; assist with designing, testing, producing, procuring, supplying, operating, repairing, or disposing of equipment
• Develop and revise equipment maintenance programs; perform technical writing for engineering specifications, user manuals, monthly reports, and engineering studies
• Perform CM activities using MIL-HDBK-61A and assist with CM tasks including management of DRs
• Assist with maintaining current drawing packages for all modifications; ensure latest versions of drawings are on file
• Monitor modification parts listings to identify items not loaded in the national stock number system; process non-stock listed items into the DLA system
• Ship and transmit drawing packages and revisions to remote locations; provide technical support and analysis on field, depot, and modification program issues
• Prepare TCTOs to support configuration changes and inspections for government approval; complete supporting documents such as Form 873, Form 874, Form 875, and coordination sheets
• Assist with configuration control functions: receipt, dissemination, processing, tracking, and recommendations for final disposition of ACSNs, ECPs, RFDs/RFWs, DRs, and Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
• Review change proposals for CM impacts and compliance; recommend government review and disposition; assist in preparation and conduct of CCBs and related boards; maintain change proposal files and provide historical information
• Assist with FCAs, PCAs, and CAs including audit planning, auditing hardware and software CIs, disposition and tracking of action items, and preparing minutes
• Support program reviews, engineering reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) at government and contractor facilities; prepare meeting minutes
• Perform Data Management tasks per DoD 5010.12-M; apply principles, criteria, and procedures of DM in support of weapon systems and equipment acquired or sustained
• Conduct technical writing: research, analyze, select, and organize pertinent information; write and prepare technical material for publication; prepare complex engineering specifications, user manuals, monthly reports, and engineering studies
• Prepare financial estimates for Technical Order preparation and printing
• Participate in government reviews, meetings, working groups, and industry teams to resolve complex CM issues; assist program offices with DIDs, CDRLs, data calls, and reviews

Requirements

• Secret clearance required
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field and ten years of relevant experience (five years in DoD), or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and twelve years of relevant experience (five years in DoD)
• Fifteen years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD
• Knowledge of government policy, directives, standards, handbooks, pamphlets, and DoD-adopted industry standards relating to CM/DM
• Knowledge of CM/DM input requirements for program plans, SOWs, PWSs, CDRLs, Section L (Instructions to Offerors), Section M (Basis for Award) for RFPs, MIL STDs, and change letters

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development