Data Management Specialist (PL)
Canvas · Eglin Village
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain data related to technical baselines, engineering changes, and product documentation for assigned programs.
- Identify and validate DM/CM requirements and deliverables, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Support activities related to data management, engineering data, deficiency reporting, and other OSS&E (Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness) processes.
- Document and record products of systems engineering activities, providing approved configuration information and detailed system characteristics.
- Create, update, review, and recommend changes to Data Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and related program documentation.
- Plan, conduct, and manage activities and data related to configuration verifications and audits, including system verification reviews and technical data package audits.
- Manage the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process, preparing and maintaining relevant documents and supporting the CCB Chair.
- Track and manage data necessary to support CM, DM, QA, requirements analysis, risk management, and OSS&E activities.
- Recommend revisions to and draft new DM/CM procedures to meet evolving program requirements.
- Work with division-level CM/DM leads to standardize organizational processes and tools.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience supporting Air Force or DoW life cycle management of weapon systems or technical products.
- Familiarity with EIA-649-1 CM, DoDI 5000.88, MIL-HDBK-61, AF Data Rights Guidebook, MIL-STD-31000B, and other relevant standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and enterprise data/document management systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Systems Engineering qualification or relevant professional certifications (e.g., NDIA CDM, CMPIC, DAU Technical Data Management Credential) are highly desirable.
Clearance and Education Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and 3–10 years of relevant experience; OR
- 6 years of relevant experience (in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree); OR
- Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience (in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree).