Configuration & Data Management Section Manager I

About the role

This position oversees the Configuration & Data Management (CDM) section, managing a team of direct reports. Key responsibilities include performance evaluations, recruiting, time card approvals, employee development, and project staffing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program planning and execution of all CDM functions.
• Develop and review technical requirements for Program Configuration/Data Management Plans.
• Resolve configuration management issues to meet customer and company requirements.
• Communicate with customers and users regarding CDM activities.
• Ensure compliance with company and program policies and practices.
• Manage and coordinate CDM activities across multiple business areas.
• Direct software and hardware configuration management activities.
• Ensure all configuration management requirements are met and documented.
• Prepare configuration status reports for program reviews.
• Monitor and audit subcontractor configuration management activities.
• Review and integrate configuration management requirements into product definitions.
• Ensure cost and schedule performance of all program configuration management elements.

Requirements

Required: Broad technical knowledge and skills in CDM disciplines; ability to perform role of CDM Section Manager; overall responsibility for program planning and execution of CDM functions; review of technical requirements and development of Program Configuration/Data Management Plans; resolution of configuration management issues; communication skills; interpersonal skills; and experience in overseeing CDM disciplines.

Qualifications

Preferred: Experience in overseeing CDM disciplines, HCM, SCM, and DM; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Proactive advocacy of CDM tool and process best practices; proactive participation in process improvement teams; leadership of CDM functions; development of techniques, practices, and approaches to solve complex CDM problems; mentorship of CDM staff; recommendations for hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, and training; dissemination of configuration management requirements to other functional groups; definition and responsibility for tool-related activities; resolution of configuration management issues; generation of configuration management inputs for program cost proposals; preparation and presentation of configuration status accounting reports; preparation of subcontractor statements of work; review and monitoring of subcontractor configuration management activities; review of functional plans and technical data items; establishment and maintenance of an effective working relationship with customers and their representatives; and provision of input to program cost proposals.

Benefits

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; and various perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Additional benefits may include monetary or non-monetary recognition awards and other incentives based on position level and job specifics.

Pay

Full-time salary range: $132,962 - $226,035. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.