AeroVironment

Configuration & Data Manager

AeroVironment$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS Degree
  • 7+ years of data/configuration management experience in missile defense or DoD programs
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Background in maintaining configuration-controlled environments
  • Ability to review engineering documentation for accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Organize and maintain program assets like reports and technical documents
  • Manage the intake and archival of development data
  • Serve as the lead administrator for Integrated Data Environment
  • Facilitate major program reviews and track action items
  • Oversee the lifecycle of Contract Data Deliverables (CDRLs)
  • Support contractor Configuration Control Boards activities
  • Maintain the Lessons Learned database for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401K with company matching
  • 9/80 work schedule promoting work-life balance
  • Paid holiday shutdown
  • Access to comprehensive company benefits program
Full Job Description

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

AV is looking for a highly talented proactive problem solver to serve as a Configuration and Data Manager for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Program Office (MDA/DTTP).  In this role, you will support multiple programs dedicated to developing, refining, and testing MDA target systems designed to evaluate U.S. missile defense capabilities.

  • Program Data Management: Organize and maintain program assets, including reports, briefings, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.

  • Data Dissemination & Tracking: Manage the intake, routing, tracking, and archival of MDA development data.

  • Collaboration Tools Administration: Serve as the lead administrator for the program's Integrated Data Environment (IDE), managing MDA SharePoint sites and shared data repositories.

  • Milestone Review Support: Facilitate major program reviews by coordinating logistics, compiling briefing decks, tracking objective evidence, and recording action items.

  • Contract Data Deliverables (CDRLs): Oversee the end-to-end CDRL lifecycle, including receipt, tracking, forecasting, and cross-functional distribution.

  • Configuration Control Boards (CCB): Support prime contractor CCB activities by logging change requests, preparing supporting data packages, and documenting meeting minutes and action items.

  • Knowledge Management: Maintain the Lessons Learned database, overseeing the drafting, coordination, archival, and distribution of findings across government and industry stakeholders.


Required:

  • BA/BS Degree.

  • 7+ years of data/configuration management experience supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs.

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance.

  • Configuration Control: Proven background establishing and maintaining strict configuration-controlled environments.

  • Technical Review: Ability to review systems engineering documentation to verify accuracy and alignment with program specifications.

  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience delivering structured, audience-tailored presentations and reports.

Desired:

  • Familiarity with MDA and System Engineering processes.

  • Hands-on proficiency with tools such as Windchill, SharePoint, MS Teams, Power BI, Jira, DOORS, Cameo, and Git.

  • Experience applying AI/ML tools to enhance data analytics, workflow automation, and process improvement.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.  A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AeroVironment

Size
1,214 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$29.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$394.1 million
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