Manager Configuration Data Management Jobs in Houston, TX

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.

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 JETS II Contract with Barrios, a teammate company.

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.

The Configuration and Data Management Specialist will:

• 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.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• 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.

Preferences:

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

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

Essential Requirements 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, 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 when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a 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.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

 Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.