[ref. q86936717] Senior Configuration Manager - Warner Robins

Overview:

Credence Management Solutions, LLC (Credence) is seeking a Configuration Manager at a senior level to support our Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) program at Robins AFB, GA. The Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) is an intelligence enterprise system, comprised of 27 active duty, Air National Guard (ANG), and mission partner sites, interconnected by a robust communications infrastructure spanning the globe.

Familiarity with EIA-649-1 CM, DoDI 5000.88 Engineering of Defense Systems, MIL-HDBK-61 CM Guidance, the AF Data Rights Guidebook, AFMCI 63-1201 Implementing OSS&E, and Life Cycle Systems Engineering, the DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook section 4.1.6, DoD 5010.12-M Procedures for the Acquisition and Management of Technical Data, MIL-STD-31000B, Technical Data Packages, and the Configuration Management Plan (CMP) for AF SEAM.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

• Takes action to ensure that the weapon system or product meets the requirements of all law, regulation, policy, and guides related to Configuration and Data Management (CDM) for the assigned systems.
• Manage data related to the functional, allocated, and product technical baselines for assigned products and programs.
• Support activities related to DM, engineering DM, deficiency reporting, and other OSS&E processes.
• Documents and records products of systems engineering activities and provides approved configuration information to detail characteristics of the system or product.
• Configuration Planning, Identification, Status Accounting, Verification and Audits, and Change Control activities as identified by the guidance listed above and applicable organizational policy, regulations, or guides.
• Create, update, review, and recommend changes to the CMP, IMP, organizational Data Strategy Plan (DSP), Intellectual Property and Data Rights strategies, organizational CCB policy or plans,
• Identify CM and DM requirements for programs and policy such as statements of work, acquisition strategy plans, acquisition management plans, program documentation and technical process guides.
• Plan, conduct, and manage activities and data related to configuration verifications and audits including system verification reviews, functional for activity configuration audits, physical configuration audits, test plans, test procedures, specifications, engineering data, SW version description documents, SW media, and other technical data.
• Manage the Configuration Control Board process for the assigned program and prepares/maintains relevant documents such as CCB Directives, Agenda, Minutes, member list, CCB Charter, presentation material, and other information for the CCB Chair; directly support the CCB Chair for activities supporting the CCB and CM activities.
• Ensure that appropriate CM requirements are executed for all assigned programs and tasks.
• Record performance, qualification, fabrication, and acceptance requirements for assigned systems to include producing SW release notes.
• Recommend revisions to and drafts new CM procedures to meet new or unique program requirements.
• Work with the Division CM to standardize organizational processes and tools.
• Manage and track DRs and support all activities related to the Material Improvement Project Review Board (MIPRB), ensure compliance with TO 00-35D-54; provide input to the DR MIPRB Charter and recommend changes to ensure compliance with CM policy and best practices.
• Provide, track, and manage data necessary to support CM, DM, QA, requirements analysis, risk management, and OSS&E activities to ensure compliance with the CMP and AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) best practices.

Education, Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum of an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI eligibility clearance.

Senior Level requirements:

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical / professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise, (Program Office, Enterprise, and Staff Level Support interface).

Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in DoD acquisition,
• Or, bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD acquisition,
• Or, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in DoD acquisition.
• CM/DM experience supporting AF LCM of weapon systems or weapon system products, identifying CM/DM requirements and deliverables for weapon systems, and validating and verifying CM/DM product deliveries to ensure adherence of the product to identified requirements.
• Experience with tasks related to ensuring program compliance with EIA-649-1 CM, DoDI 5000.88 Engineering of Defense Systems, MIL-HDBK-61 CM Guidance, the AF Data Rights Guidebook, AFMCI63-1201 Implementing OSS&E, and Life Cycle Systems Engineering, the DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook section 4.1.6, DoD 5010.12-M Procedures for the Acquisition and Management of Technical Data, MIL-STD-31000B, Technical Data Packages, MIL-STD-963 Standard Practice for Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), DoD 5010.12-M Procedures for the Acquisition and Management of Technical Data, DoDI 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents, and the AFLCMC Contract DM Standard Process

Required Professional Qualifications:

• Systems Engineering Qualification
• CM Certification in any of the categories below
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) CDM Certification,
• Or, Configuration Management Principles and Implementation Certification (CMPIC),
• Or, The completion of DAU Certification CLCL 010 Technical Data Management Credential.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Job may require the employee to be:

• In a stationary position 50% of the time
• Able to ascend/descend stairs as required
• Able to move equipment not to exceed 25 lbs. as needed.

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