Configuration/Data Management Specialist
Saalex Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Saalex. Ridgecrest · full-time · $60,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep program baselines, technical records and acquisition products under configuration control
- Track technical documents and program records, keeping them organized and current
- Move Engineering Change Proposals through review and tracking, and support related change control
- Prepare status reports and metrics, and support milestone reviews, audits and technical briefings
- Coordinate configuration and data work with engineers, logisticians, program managers and customer representatives
What you bring
- At least six years in configuration management, data management, document control or a related area
- Experience handling technical documentation and data subject to configuration control
- Familiarity with Engineering Change Proposals and change-management workflows
- An active Secret clearance, with interim Secret accepted to begin
Who this fits
This is a full-time, mid-level role based onsite in Ridgecrest. It suits someone who can work independently and with a team while coordinating across engineering and program groups.
From the employer
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-90k 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
- Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
- 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 Benefit
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