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Provide configuration and CDRL data manager (CM/DM), quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering support services in accordance with the program’s Configuration Management (CM) Plan, Air Force SEAM CM processes, program development/sustainment contracts, and PMO practices. Support activities will range across the CM, quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering activities outlined in the task order PWS. Activities will vary depending upon the current activities of the program/system, scope of the current development/sustainment cycle, and other corporate and program initiatives.

• Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts

• Archive acquisition documentation

• Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance

• Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records

• Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards, Technical Review Boards, and record approved changes and results

• Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes.

• Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes

• Review the Configuration Control Board membership list for currency and completeness.

• Support Engineering Assessments

• Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits and Functional Configuration Audits

• Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items

• Report the Development/Sustainment’s data delivery status

• Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews

• Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirements

• Process Government and development/sustainment Contractor correspondence.

• Support the establishment of workflows

• Track data item deliverables and responses

• Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentation

• Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment

• Develop and administer CM plans

• Maintain design traceability and integrity

• Assist the Government with configuration control for IT systems. This shall include configuration planning, data analysis, maintenance of configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory/configuration status

• Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits. The Contractor must have skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment

• Support review boards via meeting attendance and capture meeting minutes including the Configuration Control Board

• Track Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports/Problem Reports

• Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance

• Provide Quality Assurance checks on system baselines

• Support Licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to users

• Maintain the CM library and software repository

• Manage and control product baselines

• Recommend and document comprehensive CM plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems

• Analyze data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems

• Perform studies and monitoring effectiveness of CM plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for resolution

• Audit and review IT system configurations

• Control the configuration of IT systems

• Identify and maintain all baselines

• Oversee the CM USAP Self Inspection Checklists, input results in MICT

• Create and maintain revisions to the CDRL packages

• Prepare and issue Data Calls

• Convene, manage, and participate in Data Requirements Review Boards and record approved requirements

• Receive and distribute CDRL data deliverables

• Maintain distribution lists of points of contact (POCs) of CDRL data deliverable for program’s method of transmittal (i.e., a common mailbox, Integrated Digital Environment, CD-ROM, etc.)

• Ensure integrity of CDRL justification forms

• Monitor Contractor compliance of CDRL data deliverables

• Provide CM/DM input into all program documentation

• Adequately identify data requirements in the Statement of Work, Statement of Objectives, and/or PWS

• Ensure compliance with DoDI 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents; DoDD 5230.25, Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data from Public Disclosure; DoD 5010.12-M, Procedures for the Acquisition and Management of Technical Data; DoDI 5000.02, DFARS 252.227-7013, DFARS 252.227-7014, and ASSIST database

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/) .

Required SkillsRequired Experience

Required Qualifications

One of the following combinations of education/experience:

+ + Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD; OR

• High school diploma and 16 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI; U.S. Citizenship required.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• IT CM experience within the DoD environment Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits

• Experience performing the technical/administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.

• Experience producing release notes and CM reports

• An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation

• Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments

• Experience developing briefings for management

• Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.