Project Management Analyst - Data Manager (Mach-TB) with Security Clearance

Description SAIC is seeking a Project Management Analyst - Data Manager (Mach-TB) to support the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Test Bed (Mach-TB) program and NSWC Crane. The candidate will serve as key member of the Mach-TB engineering team, focused on centralized knowledge management and action officer support across a multi-service, geographically dispersed stakeholder community.

The selected candidate will manage the archival, configuration/change management, release, and distribution of program documentation and data products, ensuring consistent, contr olled access to program artifacts. They will also act as an Action Officer for the Mach-TB engineering team, leveraging JIRA and Confluence for task tracking, progress monitoring, and status reporting. This position can be supported remotely, with approximately 10% travel for program reviews, working group meetings, and coordination visits. Preferred locations are Crane, Indiana or Huntsville, Alabama. Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a centralized program documentation repository for Mach-TB, including requirements, design artifacts, test plans/results, technical reports, and meeting records.
• Implement and manage configuration and change contr ol for program artifacts, including versioning, approvals, baselining, and release procedures in alignment with NSWC Crane and Mach-TB governance.
• Define and enforce document metadata standards, naming conventions, folder structures, and access contr ols to ensure traceability, auditability, and efficient retrieval of information.
• Coordinate release and distribution of program documentation to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring proper security marking, access contr ols, and dissemination in accordance with program policies and DoD requirements.
• Serve as an Action Officer for the Mach-TB engineering team:
• Track actions, risks, issues, and decisions across multiple integrated product teams (IPTs).
• Manage intake, assignment, and closure of tasks using JIRA.
• Capture and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and decision logs.
• Configure and maintain JIRA projects and Confluence spaces:
• Develop and maintain custom dashboards, burndown charts, and status views tailored to engineering and leadership needs.
• Implement workflows, fields, and board configurations to support requirements development, design, integration, and test activities.
• Compile and deliver recurring status reports and metrics (e.g., backlog health, action item aging, burndown/burnup charts, milestone tracking) for program leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead process improvement initiatives for data management and task tracking, recommending and implementing enhancements to better support hypersonics development and test activities.
• Ensure documentation and data-handling activities comply with DoD security, data management, and information assurance requirements, including proper handling of CUI and FOUO data.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, test, logistics, and program management personnel to ensure data management practices directly support program execution needs. Qualifications Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree per SAIC policy.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance at time of hire; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting complex DoD or federal programs in a program analyst, project management analyst, or action officer capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing program documentation and data in a structured environment, including version contr ol, baselining, and formal release processes.
• Strong, hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence, including:
• Configuration of projects, boards, workflows, and custom fields.
• Development of custom dashboards, burndown charts, and tailored reporting views.
• Integration of JIRA tasks with Confluence pages for documentation, meeting notes, and decision tracking.
• Experience supporting or administering change management / configuration management processes for technical documentation and program artifacts.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, distributed program environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document processes, actions, and status for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively on a remote, geographically dispersed team, using collaboration tools to maintain high responsiveness and communication. Desired/Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting NSWC Crane or other Navy/DoD program offices; familiarity with multi-service or joint programs is a plus.
• Exposure to hypersonics, advanced weapon systems, or test and evaluation programs (Mach-TB-specific experience is highly desired but not required).
• Experience developing and maintaining Confluence knowledge bases, including templates, macros, and structured page hierarchies.
• Experience creating and presenting metrics and visualizations for program reviews (e.g., milestone dashboards, action closure trends, backlog analysis).
• Knowledge of DoD data management and security marking requirements, including handling CUI in compliance with government and corporate policy.
• Residence near Crane, IN or Huntsville, AL, or willingness to travel to these locations on a regular basis (~10%). Work Location && Travel
• Work location: Remote, with preference for candidates in or near Crane, Indiana or Huntsville, Alabama.
• Travel: Approximately 10% for program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and other Mach-TB stakeholder engagements. Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.