Associate Configuration Assurance Administrator Jobs in California

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking a full‑time, on‑site Configuration and Data Management Analyst/Configuration Management Administrator (CMA) to support NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC).

AFRC’s Program and Projects Directorate leads and manages Center project and sub‑project activities to advance technology and science through flight. The Business and Program Analysis Support Branch manages AFRC’s project planning and control systems and tools in support of program and project activity. In this role the CMA provides configuration management (CM) and data management support to the Project/Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and Operations Engineer, maintaining documentation and ensuring accurate records of configured items throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist in developing Project Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) incorporating lessons learned from prior projects to ensure efficient CM practices.
• Identify potential conflicts between NASA/AFRC requirements and project‑specific CM approaches and provide written recommendations for resolution.
• Develop and maintain plans to implement C&DM requirements in accordance with NASA and AFRC standards.
• Work with project management to establish processes and procedures that meet NASA C&DM requirements.
• Participate in multifunctional efforts to develop, implement, and continuously improve C&DM processes.

• Identify configuration items to be controlled for each project and track them throughout the project lifecycle.
• Control, account for, and verify project information and documentation.
• Manage the process for developing and controlling product configuration information.
• Facilitate CM control of engineering changes within systems engineering design teams during testing, prototype, and design phases.
• Evaluate C&DM needs of programs and projects and provide resources and guidance to meet those needs.

• Establish and maintain the project repository, controlling access to sensitive information and ensuring the latest document revisions are uploaded in a timely manner.
• Maintain project document lists and document trees.
• Manage deliverable data products required by customer contracts and supplier subcontracts.
• Process System Test Reports (STRs) through AFRC CM tools, including downloading, converting, and attaching documents to STR records on the AFRC CM server.
• Maintain centralized CM action tracking systems and ensure consistent, up‑to‑date communication on CM status across all assigned projects.
• Manage records in accordance with AFRC records‑management and retention requirements.
• Provide monthly configuration and data management reports and metrics for each assigned project.

• Coordinate project Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities, including assembling and distributing agendas, ensuring quorum members are present, facilitating meetings, updating and maintaining the ACMS database, and producing CCB meeting minutes.
• Coordinate all project document releases and prepare data to support major project reviews, providing templates for documents and presentations.
• Support design reviews and conduct configuration audits, including Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) of hardware and software products.
• Review contractor configuration and data management plans to ensure compliance with applicable NASA and AFRC requirements.

• Track action items for project reviews and technical interchange meetings; maintain the action‑item database and associated metrics.
• Brief project teams on CM status at weekly project meetings, reviewing open and late records, and proactively addressing potential issues.
• Provide transparent and detailed reporting to assigned project teams, maintaining a clear overview of configuration health.

• Administer and maintain the Armstrong Configuration Management System (ACMS) and Armstrong Configuration Control Tool (ACCT), provisioning and deprovisioning user accounts and validating paper records against the ACMS database.
• Provide training and assistance to project team members on the project repository and CM tools and processes.
• Approve new ACMS users and provide training materials and system access.
• Handle Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information using approved encryption software in compliance with applicable security requirements.
• Utilize AFRC databases and tools, including Jira, ACCT, Work Order System, and NAMIS.

• At least 2 years of experience in configuration management or a related technical support field.
• Performed CM and data management administrative tasks under supervision, supporting CCB activities, record management, database maintenance, and document tracking.
• Independently performed CM and data management functions across multiple concurrent projects.
• Provided CM status briefings, managed open and late records, and coordinated document releases with minimal supervision.
• Supported CMP development, configuration audits, and CCB administration actions.
• Coordinated CM strategy across multiple concurrent AFRC projects and served as the primary CM point of contact for project teams and NASA customers.
• Implemented continuous process improvement initiatives and participated in multifunctional working groups to enhance C&DM processes.

• Demonstrated understanding of CM principles, including configuration identification, control, status accounting, and records management.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle processes and CM control of engineering changes.
• Strong organizational skills and a critical eye for detail, capable of managing a large volume of internal and external documents.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of managing multiple concurrent priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Box cloud system, and Jira applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required NASA system access and complete required NASA training.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration).
• NASA or government contracting experience, particularly at AFRC or similar flight‑research environments.
• Familiarity with ANSI/EIA‑649 (Configuration Management Standard) and NASA NPR 7123.1 (Systems Engineering Processes and Requirements).
• Experience with AFRC CM tools and databases, including Jira, ACCT, Work Order System, and NAMIS.
• Experience with WBS Schedule Pro, Deltek Acumen Fuse, and Kidasa Software Milestones Professional.
• Experience supporting CCB administration, agenda preparation, meeting facilitation, and minutes documentation.
• Experience performing or supporting Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs).
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects in a government contracting or aerospace environment.
• Familiarity with AFRC project management processes and NASA Agency policies.

• Salary range: $72,000 – $82,000.
• Full‑time, on‑site position; remote work not offered.
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Security clearance or system access requirements may be required.
• 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.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Analytical Mechanics Associates is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis 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.