Job Description
Configuration Manager/Data Manager Journeyman
Job Locations
US-OH-Dayton
ID
2024-4812
Category
Configuration/Data Management
Type
Full Time
Hours/Week
40
Location : Name
Wright Patterson AFB
Position Summary
Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Journeyman Configuration/Data Manager position supporting the Strike Systems Branch. The AC-130J Gunship Program is a USSOCOM ACAT II program to modify MC-130J aircraft supporting dedicated SOF missions with close air support and air interdiction. The primary role of the program is integration of the Precision Strike Package (PSP) on MC-130J's producing the AC-130J.
PSP is a proven capability composed of Government Furnished Equipment with major components including weapons, sensors and fire control equipment. The physical integration of PSP onto the AC-130J is performed by a combined Government and contractor team. Program management authority resides with USSOCOM (PEO Fixed Wing) and is supported by six Combat Acquisition Detachments (CADs). The Strike Systems Branch is one of these CADs and is responsible for the integration of PSP capabilities onto the platform.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Must be able to use Multi-User Engineering Change Proposal Automated Review System (MEARS), Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS), Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST), Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS), Joint Engineering Data Management Information and Control System (JEDMICS), Joint Electronics Type Designation Automated System (JETDAS), and Air Force and SOF portals (to prepare spreadsheets, briefings, figures, graphics, tables, forms, and papers, providing finished products in technical and non-technical both classified and unclassified, in the media and format requested.
Provide advisory assistance and draft documentation support in performing configuration and data management tasks related to the development, production and support of various weapon systems and items of equipment acquired by SOF. Tasks that require contractor support include the full range of Configuration Management (CM), Data Management (DM) and Engineering Data Management (EDM) to include data rights, Deficiency Reporting (DR) and Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) actions required to accomplish specifically assigned work for individual task orders. interface and assist in coordinating activities with Division and higher-level management, CM/DM Chief, IPT Leaders, the various project officers, other outside program offices, various IPT members and Defense Contract Management Agency.
Assist in providing configuration management support for hardware and software to also include support equipment. provide advisory support in reviewing program-unique specifications to include system specifications, development specifications and product specifications for both hardware and software, for proper format, content, assurance of appropriate STINFO and export control markings, and compliance with program requirements, appropriate standards and configuration management practices.
assist in processing nomenclature and Computer Program Identification Number (CPIN) requests, and by tracking the requests through the appropriate Government agencies for response back to the customer.
Assist in distributing, logging, filing, and tracking Government- approved configuration item (CI) specifications, specification updates and Specification Change Notices (SCN). provide comments and recommendations for the Government configuration manager's consideration that are designed to enable the Government to update and authenticate the specifications in a timely manner.
Assist in generating and maintaining a tracking system of specification updates and SCN comments, discrepancies, corrective actions, change requirements, change implementations and overall specification status.
Assist in generating and maintaining a log designed to provide the status of nomenclature and CPINs requests. track the requests through the appropriate Government agencies for USAF response back to the weapon system contractors.
provide advisory support for the review of specifications for Government review boards or TIMs. identify and communicate potential risks, concerns, and areas of need to the Government for consideration.
Assist in supporting the configuration control function. provide support including, but not limited to, receipt, dissemination, processing, tracking and final disposition of Advanced Change Study Notices (ACSNs), ECPs, CCPs, requests for deviation/variance/waiver, DRs, airworthiness alerts, airworthiness directive notes, and service actions notices of deficiency. provide advisory assistance support by reviewing change proposals for thoroughness, configuration and data management impacts, and compliance with Government requirements. make appropriate recommendations for Government review and disposition.
Must be able to provide advisory assistance and draft documentation support in the preparation and conduct of CCBs. assist in maintaining change proposal files and assist in providing historical information.
Manage managing the modification effort to ensure that airworthiness certification in support of Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) policy and guidance is implemented and tracked in each applicable contract modification. assist in reviewing airworthiness documentation as it applies to configuration/data management.
Provide by receiving and providing advisory reviews of statements of work and ECPs for adequacy and proper implementation of airworthiness certification and configuration management practices. identify and communicate potential risks, concerns, and areas of need to the Government for consideration.
Distribute, log, create and maintain files of Government-approved change proposal activity. assist in generating and maintaining the change processing tracking system to provide current change status and reports from inception through supplemental agreement, historical information, and metric reporting.
Perform reviews of change document files to ensure accuracy and completeness. report any identified problems or deficiencies and take corrective action upon Government review/consideration.
Providing technical advisory and administrative support to review change proposals for compliance with Government requirements and proper configuration management practices while assessing impacts and providing comments and recommendations for Government review and dispositions.
Provide assistance in the management of change activity on assigned proposals. assist the Government-assigned project officer in resolving all concerns prior to the CCB.
Perform the duties of the CCB Secretariat and provide advisory assistance and draft documentation support for the preparation and facilitation of CCBs. Contractor support include but not be limited to pre-CCB, deviation/variance/waiver and Engineering Review Boards.
Shall be able to provide advisory assistance and draft documentation support for the development of reports and charts for these efforts/activities. Assist by reviewing the weapon system contractor's engineering release system, software development library, and software configuration management practices. communicate and identify potential risks, concerns, and areas of need to the Government for consideration.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
Education and Years of Experience:
High School Diploma and at least ten (10) years of Configuration Management experience
OR
Bachelors Degree and at least three (3) years of Configuration Management experience
Additional Information:
Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Travel: Up to 10% travel may be required
Hybrid work environment: three (3) days a week in the office
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Company Overview
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, LTD. Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Pregnancy, National Origin, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Or Expression, Marital Status, Genetic Information, Protected Veteran Status, Or Other Factors Protected By Federal, State, And/or Local Law. This Policy Applies To All Terms And Conditions Of Employment
