Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!
The Space Systems Group (SSG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!
SPA has an immediate need for a Configuration & Data Management Lead.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Configuration & Data Management (CMDM) Lead at SPA, the successful candidate will oversee and coordinate all CMDM activities supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) Platform as a Service (PaaS) capability. This cloud-native environment supports multiple applications, networks, and databases, requiring disciplined configuration control and data governance to ensure mission success, system integrity, and regulatory compliance.
This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and a foundational understanding of cloud and DevSecOps environments. While not a technical role, the CMDM Lead must be able to collaborate effectively with technical experts and stakeholders across engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and operations.
Key Responsibilities include:
Manage personnel, prioritize tasks, coordinate across functional teams, and deliver outcomes in alignment with estabilished configuration management plans, data governance policies, and project milestones.Lead and manage the configuration and data management team responsible for tracking, documenting, and controlling system baselines, data artifacts, and change processes.Maintain and execute the Configuration and Data Management Plan, ensuring alignment with DoD standards such as EIA-649, MIL-STD-973, and NIST SP 800-53.Oversee the configuration control process, including the facilitation of Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Configuration Management Boards (CMBs), Risk Management Boards (RMBs), change request workflows, and audit readiness.Track the status of configuration items and data artifacts across systems, ensuring traceability and accuracy throughout the lifecycle.Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, developers, sustainment, information technology, and operations teams to ensure configuration and data requirements are captured, communicated, and met.Establish priorities, assign tasks, and monitor team performance to ensure timely delivery of configuration documentation, reports, and data deliverables.Support the integration and synchronization of configuration/data activities across multiple environments, including cloud infrastructure, applications, external systems, and data lakes.Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and alignment with program objectives.Review and improve internal workflows to enhance team effectiveness, reduce errors, and maintain compliance with customer expectations and DoD policies.Provide hardware and software tracking as they relate to configuration-controlled assets, lifecycle tracking, and system readiness reporting.Provide the framework to configuration control policies, procedures, and guidance across the stated teams.Provide the framework for data management hierarchy. QualificationsAbout the Must Haves
Active DoD Top Secret clearanceMinimum 8 years of experience in technical management roleBachelor’s degree in Management, Information Systems, Business, Leadership, or a related fieldStrong working knowledge of configuration management principles as applied in DoD or federally regulated environmentsFamiliarity with foundational cloud and DevSecOps concepts (e.g., GitOps, Infrastructure as Code) and their implications for configuration and data governanceExperience supporting DoD acquisition or sustainment programs involving software-intensive systemsDemonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams, prioritize competing demands, and deliver on scheduleExperience supporting engineering, logistics, or systems lifecycle management processesExcellent communication and organizational skills with a proven ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience with Jira, Confluence and Mattermost Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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