Senior Data/Configuration Management Analyst

Job Title: Senior Data/Configuration Management Analyst
Location: Cypress, CA (on-site)

Employment Type: Contract (6 months)

Industry:  Defense & Aerospace
Compensation: $50-$60/hr
Shift: 1st

Schedule: 9x80

About the Opportunity:

As a Data/Configuration Management Specialist, you will support engineering and program teams by developing, maintaining, and delivering complex technical data and configuration management documentation in accordance with program and contract requirements. You will coordinate data submissions, support design reviews and configuration audits, analyze proposed design changes, and help ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, maintain, and manage complex technical data documentation and configuration management records using established tools, including Empower.
• Review contract data requirements, establish delivery schedules, and independently prepare and submit contract data deliverables in accordance with program requirements and deadlines.
• Support configuration management planning, design reviews, audits, and formal activities, including Physical Configuration Audits and Technical Data Package deliveries.
• Analyze proposed design changes to assess their impact on overall systems and collaborate with engineering teams to recommend improvements and support configuration-related decisions.
• Coordinate with Product Data Managers, engineering personnel, customers, and cross-functional teams to communicate project status, resolve issues, and maintain alignment on technical requirements.
• Assist with developing configuration management plans and procedures, preparing cost estimates, and presenting configuration plans and schedules during customer meetings.
• Provide technical support and training on configuration management tools and processes as needed, participate in special projects and business meetings, and ensure assigned tasks meet established quality, schedule, and technical requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability 
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries 
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work 
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates 

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field (CAD data systems)
• 5+ years of experience in the field of Product Data Management.
• 5+ years of experience with engineering or manufacturing technical data packages. 
• 3+ years of experience with Empower (configuration management tool)

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience in Space/Aerospace
• General computer skills with developed familiarity with product data management tools.
• Detail oriented individual
• Experience with CAD data systems
• Demonstrated proficiency regarding configuration management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to review engineering technical data for completeness and correctness. 

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

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