Configuration and Data Management (C&DM) Analyst

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., (AMA) is seeking a Temporary, Fulltime on-site, no remote work offered position as a Configuration and Data Management (C&DM) Analyst to perform a variety of project administration support services involving data review, reporting, project coordination, and other related duties in support of the Project/Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and Operations Engineer.   

Initially 12-weeks with potential to become full-time permanent.

The successful applicant will provide support to the Project/Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and Operations Engineer by maintaining documentation to ensure accurate records of configured items on the aircraft are maintained.  Will identify and document the functional and physical characteristics of configuration items, control configuration changes, records, and report configuration status, for assigned platforms through their life cycle at the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.

A successful candidate will be responsible for managing project data through the project life cycle by:

Requirements

• Identifying, controlling, accounting for, and verifying project information.
• Evaluate the C&DM needs of programs/projects and provide resources and guidance to meet those needs.
• Develop and maintain plans to implement C&DM requirements.
• Work with project management to establish processes and procedures to meet NASA C&DM requirements.
• Identify configuration items to be controlled for each project, track and coordinate the controlled items.
• Manage the process for developing and controlling product configuration information.
• Establishing and maintaining the project repository by controlling access to sensitive information and ensuring latest revisions are uploaded to the system in a timely manner.
• Provide training and assistance to project team members on the project repository. 
• Establishing and maintaining project document lists and document trees.
• Coordinating project configuration control board activities and recording the resulting minutes and action items.
• Support design reviews and conduct configuration audits.
• Reviewing contractor configuration and data management plans to ensure compliance.
• Coordinating all project document releases; Coordinating and preparing data to support major project reviews and providing templates for documents and presentations.
• Tracking action items for project reviews and technical interchange meetings and maintaining the action item database and metrics.
• Participate in creating processes and continuous process improvement.
• Providing monthly configuration and data management reports and metrics for each project.
• Participate in multifunctional efforts to develop and improve C&DM processes.
• Manage deliverable data products required by customer contracts and supplier subcontracts.

Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of configuration and data management or related experience.
• NASA experience and understanding of ANSI/EIA 649 are a plus.
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills are vital, as this position is a key interface between several groups. 
• Strong organizational skills; a critical eye for detail; excellent interpersonal skills; and an ability to manage and control a large number of internal and external documents. 
• Candidate must be proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and in a team atmosphere.  
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office 365 the Box cloud system, and JIRA-based applications. 

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. 

This is a Temporary, Fulltime on-site, in-person position; remote work is not offered.

Salary range is $69-$72k

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.