Configuration Management Specialist - NASA Goddard

ASRC Federal AFSS is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. We are seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support a NASA contract in Greenbelt, MD.

Provide Configuration Management (CM) support multiple projects at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center by implementing and maintaining processes and procedures that support the procurement, development, integration, testing, and delivery of NASA project assets.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day Configuration Management (CM) activities, providing support and coordination to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate and maintain the Configuration Management System to support stakeholder CM processes, documentation, and related activities.
• Implement and maintain Configuration Management procedures, supporting configuration planning, identification, control, audits, and status accounting in accordance with the GSFC ISO/Quality Management System.
• Coordinate Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and related activities, including preparing agendas and minutes, distributing documentation for review, collecting comments, managing Configuration Change Request (CCR) packages, and tracking action items through closure.
• Maintain the Technical Data Management System (TDMS) database to support CM and technical data management activities.
• Evaluate CM tools and processes and assist with implementing enhancements to improve efficiency, usability, and compliance with established procedures.
• Support the development, management, and maintenance of the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) delivery process, including reviewing and correcting vendor metadata and coordinating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to address comments during the review period.
• Support the receipt, review, disposition, tracking, and distribution of CDRL deliverables in accordance with established procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for Work Order Authorizations (WOAs), providing coordination and tracking support throughout the WOA lifecycle in TDMS.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Understand project and stakeholder roles and responsibilities to support the identification of requirements and the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-specific Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) in accordance with 400-PG-1410.2.1, Configuration Management Procedures and Guidelines, and the GSFC ISO/Quality Management System.
• Demonstrated experience in Configuration Management, including one or more of the following areas: Configuration Change Requests (CCRs), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, GSFC engineering drawings, and/or Work Order Authorizations (WOAs).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, along with familiarity with Configuration Management systems, data management tools, and related project management applications.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail when reviewing, tracking, and managing configuration data and documentation.
• Demonstrate initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be available to work on-site at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, as needed, to support job requirements.

• Individual must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA GSFC. Extensive background investigation will be performed as a requirement of the job.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related experience or six (6) years of experience in lieu of a degree.