Configuration and Data Manager, F-15

Configuration and Data Manager (Senior) Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Job Status: Full-time Clearance: SECRET Certification: N/A Travel: 0–10% Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Configuration and Data Manager located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH working with the Air Force Division. Join the team supporting the F‑15 program—one of the most operationally lethal and enduring fighter aircraft platforms in the world. As the workhorse of the U.S. Air Force, the F‑15 has proven itself as the most lethal and reliable combat aircraft in service, with unmatched speed, agility, and payload capacity. Our program team consists of dedicated, mission‑focused professionals who bring technical expertise, operational insight, and a commitment to excellence in support of this critical national defense capability. Be part of a program that directly impacts air superiority, national defense, deterrence, and alliances across the world. Required Qualifications / Skills Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise Possesses the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical/professional discipline Education GED and at least five (5) years of experience in the respective profession being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD Preferred Qualifications / Skills Knowledge of Government policy, directives, standards, handbooks, and pamphlets, etc., as well as DoD‑adopted industry standards relating to Configuration Management/Data Management (CM/DM) and SE processes Knowledgeable of CM/DM input requirements for program plans and SOWs, PWSs, CDRLs, defense acquisition contract structure for RFP release and evaluation of proposals, military standards, TOs and change letters Responsibilities Assist in the development and management of all CDRL requirements Providing research, analyses, studies, documentation, and briefing development/delivery as required supporting AFLCMC activities Supports CM/DM tasks necessary to support acquisition and management operations functions within the F‑15 Division Provides understanding of commercial CM/DM standards and practices to support AFLCMC or higher level taskings Participate in Government reviews/meetings/working groups as applicable and in Government and industry teams for the resolution of complex CM/DM issues Reviews program specifications to include development specifications and product specifications for both hardware and software, for proper format, content and compliance with program requirements and appropriate standards; and process requests for nomenclature and requests for computer program identification numbers and track the requests through appropriate Government agencies for response back to customer Supports the configuration control function, to include receipt, dissemination, processing, tracking and final disposition of ACSNs, ECPs, CCPs, notice of revisions, requests for deviation/waiver, DRs, airworthiness reportability determination, MFR/MTC, directive notes, service introductions; review change proposals for thoroughness, CM/DM impacts and compliance with Government requirements Make appropriate recommendations for Government review and disposition and assist in the preparation and conduct of CCBs and Business Review Boards (BRB); assist in maintaining change proposal files and assist in providing historical information Assists in the planning and conducting of FCAs, PCAs, and compliance audits, to include audit planning, auditing hardware and software Configuration Items and disposition and tracking of action items and minutes; support other program and engineering reviews and TIMs, at Government and weapon system contractor facilities. Confirms the adequacy of data used to support entrance/exit criteria for these audits Maintains configuration status accounting databases and records to reflect the configuration status of baseline documentation and fielded systems and equipment Assists data users and requesters with the selection and tailoring of Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), preparation of one‑time and standard DIDs, and filling out DM forms; and will update and maintain associated files Provides support and expertise in organizing and issuing data calls in support of weapon systems and subsystems; including drafting of data call letters for Government review and release Possess understanding of DODI 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents and FAR/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) data rights clauses; evaluates change proposals for impacts to baseline configuration data; monitors the delivery and approval on contract technical data to include report generation and follow‑up actions; and records maintenance in the CDRL tracking database Monitor the closure of DRs; monitor investigations; process and dispose of exhibits; respond to inquiries from external parties including, but not limited to, field units and contractors, and conduct briefings and generate reports for management on DR status and trends Work with Government personnel, outside agencies, Contractor personnel, and others to support the program. Contractor personnel assist in preparation of technical material for internal and external briefings, presentations, documents and reports #J-18808-Ljbffr