<p>Perform Configuration and Data Management for the KC-46 Pegasus, military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft, program office.</p> <p>Principal Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of configuration management to establish and maintain consistency of a product's performance, functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life. </li><li>Analyze the impacts of the configuration management change process on lifecycle sustainment. </li><li>Assist in the development and management of all CDRL requirements. </li><li>Participate in Government reviews/meetings/working groups as applicable and in Government and industry teams for the resolution of complex configuration management issues. </li><li>Assist in developing the CCB charter and assist in the execution of the CCBs. </li><li>Review/develop/update applicable program documentation for configuration/data management relevant requirements. </li><li>Assist with reviewing program-unique specifications to include system specifications, development specifications, and product specifications for both hardware and software, for proper format, content, and compliance with program requirements and appropriate standards; process requests for nomenclature and requests for Computer Program Identification Numbers (CPINs); and track the requests through the appropriate government agencies for responding back to the customer. </li><li>Support the configuration control function, to include receipt, dissemination, processing, tracking, and final disposition of ACSNs, ECPs, CCPs, Requests for Deviation/ Waiver (RFD/RFW), DRs, airworthiness directive notes, service introductions; review change proposals for thoroughness, configuration and data management impacts and compliance with Government requirements; make appropriate recommendations for Government review and disposition; assist in the preparation and conduct of CCB and business management boards (or their equivalent); assist in maintaining change proposal files; and assist in providing historical information. </li><li>Assist in preparing and submitting product data or perform other configuration management activities as required, to include support for CCB Charter development and the administration of CCB activities. </li><li>Plan/implement FCAs and PCAs and confirm the adequacy of data used to support these audits. </li><li>Assist in conducting FCA, PCA, and compliance audits, to include audit planning, auditing hardware and software Configuration Items (CIs), and disposition and tracking of action items and minutes, and support other program and engineering reviews and technical interchange meetings, at Government and weapon system contractor facilities. </li><li>Assist in reviewing and evaluating OEM proposals and reports for configuration status accounting of assigned systems/subsystem(s) and compliance with Government technical data requirements. </li><li>Participate in Government review/meetings/working groups as applicable and in government and industry teams for the resolution of complex configuration management issues. </li><li>Assist in maintaining configuration status accounting databases and records to reflect the configuration status of baseline documentation and fielded systems and equipment. </li><li>Assist data users and requesters with the selection and tailoring of DIDs; preparation of one-time and standard DIDs; and filling out data management forms such as CDRL and Contractor Data Requirements Substantiation (AF Form 585). </li><li>Assist with updating and maintaining data management files and associated DID files. </li><li>Provide support and expertise to assist in organizing and issuing data calls in support of weapons systems and subsystems. This support shall include drafting of data call letters for Government review and release. The Contractor shall have understanding of distribution statements and FAR/DFARS data rights clauses; evaluating change proposals for impacts to data; monitoring the delivery and approval of contract technical data to include report generation and follow up actions and record maintenance. </li><li>Assist in data reviews. This assistance shall include integrating inputs from Program Office/IPT functionals into draft CDRLs, preparing data review documentation, participating in data reviews, drafting data, reviewing minutes, and following up and maintaining statuses of action items. </li><li>Assist in the preparation and maintenance of CDRLs for inclusion in weapon system contractor RFPs, contracts, and contract modifications. This task will be performed using either automated or manual processing systems as specified in the applicable task order; provide support to receive, log-in, track and maintain current status of contract data deliverables; assist with maintaining electronic and manual data management files; and provide associated historical information. </li><li>Support to the DR function operation of the Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS) or similar system for originating, to include assisting with receiving, processing and tracking DRs; establishing and maintaining DR/Material Improvement Project (MIP) files and databases; providing disposition instruction for exhibits; and assisting in the planning and conduct of MIP Review Board meetings. </li><li>Assist in monitoring the closure of DRs; monitoring investigations; processing and disposing of exhibits; responding to inquiries from field units, weapon system contractors and subcontractors, and other stakeholders; preparing and conducting DR status briefings; and generating reports for management on DR status and trends. </li><li>Assist by providing engineering data management support for program requirements to include preparing or updating and maintaining any engineering data management plan; establishing and maintaining an engineering data activity file; and providing technical support in the preparation of and conduct of engineering data guidance conferences and engineering drawing In-Process Reviews (IPRs). </li><li>Provide configuration/data management-related research, analyses, studies, documentation, briefing development, and assistance in briefing delivery as required to support mission partner activities. </li></ul> <p>At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.</p> <p>Required Experience</p> <p>One of the following combinations of education/experience:</p> <ul> <li> <p></p> </li><li>BA/BS degree or higher, ten (10) years of related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD <p></p> </li><li> <p>HSD/GED, sixteen (16) years of related experience, (5) years must be in support of DoD</p> </li><li> <p>U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance required.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience with Lifecycle Management Process (LCMP) </li></ul> <p>Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</p> <p>The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.</p> <p>COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.</p> <p>This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.</p>