Job Title
CONFIGURATION & DATA MANAGER
Location
Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary)
Category
Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description
Ignite is currently seeking a driven Configuration & Data Manager to join our team supporting TEAMS Next MDS Engineering in Huntsville, AL. This full-time position is based at the customer site; telework is allowed subject to customer requirements and an agreed schedule. This role supports the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Program Office and programs that develop, refine, and test target systems used to evaluate U.S. missile defense capabilities.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Organize and maintain program reports, briefings, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Manage intake, routing, tracking, and archival of MDA development data.
• Serve as lead administrator for the Integrated Data Environment (IDE), including MDA SharePoint sites and shared repositories.
• Coordinate major program review logistics, compile briefing decks, track objective evidence, and record action items.
• Manage the CDRL lifecycle, including receipt, tracking, forecasting, and cross-functional distribution.
• Support prime contractor Configuration Control Boards by logging change requests, preparing data packages, and documenting minutes and actions.
• Maintain the Lessons Learned database, including drafting, coordination, archival, and distribution to government and industry stakeholders.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
A minimum of 7 years of data/configuration management experience supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs.
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining configuration-controlled environments.
• Ability to review systems engineering documentation for accuracy and alignment with program specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including structured presentations and reports tailored to the audience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with MDA and systems engineering processes.
• Hands-on proficiency with Windchill, SharePoint, MS Teams, Power BI, Jira, DOORS, Cameo, and Git.
• Experience applying AI/ML to data analytics, workflow automation, and process improvement.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must have an active Secret clearance.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree.
Other Requirements:
U.S. citizenship required. Travel required; frequency and duration to be confirmed.
