Configuration and Data Management Specialist

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Configuration and Data Management Specialist to join the team.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven Configuration and Data Management Specialist to support the planning, control, and delivery of technical and administrative documentation across the JETS contract as embedded team members with NASA-JSC. This role is essential for maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and traceability of key data products.

• Develop and maintain configuration and data management (CM/DM) processes, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Control revisions and releases of documentation, drawings, software, and product baselines.
• Manage the document lifecycle using configuration control tools and repositories.
• Implement tools and workflows to streamline version control, change tracking, and documentation, reducing manual errors and increasing efficiency.
• Define and enforce data standards for naming, formatting, and metadata to maintain consistency across systems.
• Support configuration audits, change boards, and formal review processes.
• Monitor configuration compliance and data integrity through reporting and audits, resolving issues as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and quality teams to ensure timely and accurate data delivery.
• Maintain configuration status accounting and documentation traceability.
• Ensure data packages meet all contractual and organizational delivery requirements.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience in configuration management, data management, or document control.
• Familiarity with version control, change management, and document management systems.
• Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint, JEDII, Confluence, PLM systems, or document control platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience supporting technical or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of industry CM/DM standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ANSI/EIA-649).
• Ability to coordinate across departments

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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