Senior Data Manager

About the role

This role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work and can be conducted in a hybrid capacity based on program and business needs. As a Required Data Manager, you will assist and support the Project team in planning, preparing, organizing, controlling, and submitting contractually required data, as well as manage the release and control of a wide variety of program-related documentation. The work is guided by Data Management policies and procedures, under the direction of the designated Configuration/Data Management (CDM) Lead or a more senior Data Manager.

Responsibilities

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
• Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Analyze, evaluate, develop, and implement processes and systems within budget and adhering to schedules/deadlines.
• Follow systems necessary to ensure that assigned, required data is compiled, prepared, reviewed, approved, published, and submitted to or received from the customer in quality form, on time, and within budget.
• Contribute to a configuration/data management plan to define and provide an integrated system for the analysis, planning, monitoring, storage, retrieval, status reporting, receipt, and submission of data required on a program.
• Implement processes and procedures necessary for the generation of data items and monitor compliance with the Contract Deliverable Requirement List (CDRL) and Data Item Description (DID) requirements.
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of project-level control of master files for all data in accordance with a Configuration/Data Management Plan.
• Review all deliverable data for conformance to customer requirements and coordinate this effort with the originating function.
• Analyze requirements of contractual data to establish and/or provide direction to preparing groups.
• Establish program milestone targets for each data element and develop methods/procedures for reporting progress against these milestones.
• Maintain knowledge of Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), applicable military and industry standards, BAE Systems command media, and Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).
• Prepare reports/briefings for program management as required for presenting status during program meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of Data Management or related experience with a degree.
• Minimum 8 years of Data Management or related experience without a degree.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders from different disciplines to drive tasks to closure.
• Ability to work independently, operate within time and cost constraints, and serve as a representative of the role within program teams.
• Experience with reading through and understanding contractual documentation and generating a delivery requirements schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience working with government contracts in closed and/or Special Access Programs.
• Experience with computer applications (MS Word & Excel), databases, operating systems, and hardware.
• Experience working with a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $97,008 - $164,914. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
• An employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Participation in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About the company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Our vision is to be the premier international defense, aerospace, and security company, and our mission is to provide a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters.

Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Our products and capabilities span from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. With over 14,000 highly talented employees, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and providing opportunities to change the world.