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Configuration/Data Management Specialist with Security Clearance
SaalexRidgecrest, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
Leverage your expertise in configuration and data management with this mid-senior role at Saalex, offering competitive compensation and a chance to contribute to critical defense programs. You'll thrive here if you possess strong organizational skills and a passion for meticulous documentation, making a tangible impact within a supportive team environment. Apply today to advance your career in a vital sector!
Quick Overview
Salary
$60k - $88k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Description Saalex is seeking a Configuration/Data Management Specialist in Ridgecrest, CA to support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and acquisition programs. The selected candidate will assist with configuration control, data management, engineering change processes, and technical documentation management to support weapons systems, software, and aircraft integration efforts. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $60k-88k annually (depending upon experience) Work Location: Onsite. Essential Functions: * Support configuration and data management activities for acquisition and engineering programs.
* Collect, organize, maintain, and track technical data, documentation, and program records.
* Maintain configuration control of program baselines, acquisition products, and technical documentation.
* Support the processing and tracking of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
* Assist with configuration status accounting and change control activities.
* Apply Government-directed documentation control and data management processes.
* Support program milestone reviews, audits, and technical briefings.
* Coordinate with engineers, logisticians, program managers, and customer representatives.
* Prepare reports, metrics, and status updates related to configuration and data management activities.
* Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements Required: * Minimum of six (6) years of experience in configuration management, data management, document control, or a related field.
* Experience maintaining technical documentation and configuration-controlled data.
* Familiarity with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and change management processes.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Desired: * Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
* Experience supporting DoD or NAVAIR acquisition programs.
* Experience supporting software or hardware configuration management activities.
* Familiarity with Government data management requirements. Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required, interim secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Training & Development
* Wellness Resources
* Stock Option Plan
* Collect, organize, maintain, and track technical data, documentation, and program records.
* Maintain configuration control of program baselines, acquisition products, and technical documentation.
* Support the processing and tracking of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
* Assist with configuration status accounting and change control activities.
* Apply Government-directed documentation control and data management processes.
* Support program milestone reviews, audits, and technical briefings.
* Coordinate with engineers, logisticians, program managers, and customer representatives.
* Prepare reports, metrics, and status updates related to configuration and data management activities.
* Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements Required: * Minimum of six (6) years of experience in configuration management, data management, document control, or a related field.
* Experience maintaining technical documentation and configuration-controlled data.
* Familiarity with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and change management processes.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Desired: * Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
* Experience supporting DoD or NAVAIR acquisition programs.
* Experience supporting software or hardware configuration management activities.
* Familiarity with Government data management requirements. Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required, interim secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Training & Development
* Wellness Resources
* Stock Option Plan
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