Configuration and Data Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Configuration and Data Management Specialist to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:

• Develop and maintain configuration and data management (CM/DM) processes, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Control revisions and releases of documentation, drawings, software, and product baselines.
• Manage the document lifecycle using configuration control tools and repositories.
• Implement tools and workflows to streamline version control, change tracking, and documentation, reducing manual errors and increasing efficiency.
• Define and enforce data standards for naming, formatting, and metadata to maintain consistency across systems.
• Support configuration audits, change boards, and formal review processes.
• Monitor configuration compliance and data integrity through reporting and audits, resolving issues as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and quality teams to ensure timely and accurate data delivery.
• Maintain configuration status accounting and documentation traceability.
• Ensure data packages meet all contractual and organizational delivery requirements.

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in configuration management, data management, or document control.
• Familiarity with version control, change management, and document management systems.
• Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint, JEDII, Confluence, PLM systems, or document control platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting technical or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of industry CM/DM standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ANSI/EIA-649).
• Ability to coordinate across departments

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.