Configuration Management Manager Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Be a part of a company that is community focused, driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. BAE Systems is one of the world's largest leading multinational defense security and aerospace companies, with products and services covering air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services. Our vision is to be the premier international defense, aerospace and security company. Our mission is to provide a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®".
We offer a flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Whatever your talents, goals and ambitions, you will find a distinctive place to thrive at BAE Systems. Join our team and see how you can make a bigger difference.
Because this role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work, this position can be conducted 100% Remotely. To be considered for this opportunity, the selected individual must be local to the Eastern Iowa area due to the occasional need for classified work to be performed. Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.
Data Managers assist and support the Project team in planning, preparing, organizing, controlling, and submitting contractually required data, as well as manage the release and control of a wide variety of program related documentation. The work is guided by Data Management policies and procedures. This fast-paced role is vital to the performance of a program throughout its lifecycle. This position entails:

• Exercising discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.

• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office products (Word, Power Point, Excel).

• Exhibiting sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.

• Utilizing computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents.

• Making decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

• Analyzing, evaluating, developing and implementing processes and systems within budget and adhere to schedules/deadlines.

Essential Functions of a Data Manager are:

• Follows systems necessary to ensure that assigned, required data is compiled, prepared, reviewed, approved, published and submitted to or received from the customer in quality form, on time, and within budget.

• Contributes to a configuration/data management plan, when required, to define and provide an integrated system for the analysis, planning, monitoring, storage and retrieval, status reporting, receipt and submission of data required on a program.

• Implements processes and procedures necessary for the generation of the data items and monitors adherence and quality to the CDRLs and DIDs.

• Ensures the establishment, maintenance and project level control of master files for all data in accordance with a Configuration/Data Management Plan.

• Reviews all deliverable data for conformance to customer requirements and coordinates this effort with the preparing function.

• Analyzes requirements of contractual data to establish and/or provide direction to preparing groups.

• Establishes program milestone targets for each data element and develops methods/procedures of reporting progress against these milestones.

• Maintains knowledge of Data Item Descriptions (DID), applicable MIL-STD and Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).

• Prepares reports/briefings for program management as required in fulfilling the role established for data management on the program.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Process, track and manage engineering releases and changes of documentation and software according to project schedules, including the resolution of resource issues relative to the processing of document change orders.

• Work with stakeholders to ensure timely review and validation of releases.

• Responsible for distributing software media to internal and external customers.

• Work with external customers to ensure that data is accurately and securely delivered

• Maintains strict configuration control of engineering artifacts within enterprise control.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors degree + 2 years equivalent experience

• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance

• Strong communication and organization skills

• Strong Microsoft Office Skills

Preferred Skills and Education

• 2+ years related work experience

• Knowledge of Product Life Management systems

• Strong communication skills and experience working with colleagues in various types of roles and departments

• Active Secret clearance

Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).