**Description** Applied Research Solutions is looking for a Junior Configuration Data Manager to support the Training PEO Support Directorate at WPAFB, AFB in the T-7 Advanced Pilot Training program. The Junior Configuration Data Manager will be expected to apply knowledge of the fundamentals of configuration management to establish and maintain consistency of a product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life. **Why Work with us?** Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. **Responsibilities include:** + Apply configuration management principles to ensure consistency between product performance, functional, and physical attributes and their requirements, design, and operational information. + Analyze impacts of configuration management change processes on lifecycle sustainment. + Assist in the development, management, and compliance of CDRL requirements. + Review, develop, and update configuration/data management program documentation. + Support configuration control, including receipt, dissemination, processing, tracking, and final disposition of ACSNs, ECPs, CCPs, and RFD/RFWs. + Participate in preparation and execution of CCB and business management boards or equivalent. + Maintain and track change proposal files, ensuring historical data is available. + Assist in maintaining configuration status accounting databases and records reflecting the status of baseline documentation and fielded systems. + Support data management activities, including selection and tailoring of DIDs and preparation of data management forms. + Assist in organizing and issuing data calls, including drafting data call letters and understanding distribution statements and FAR/DFARS data rights clauses. + Review and evaluate OEM proposals for configuration status accounting and compliance with technical data requirements. + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:** + Must have an active Secret Clearance + Must be a US Citizen + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). + Minimum of 2 years of experience in configuration management, data management, or a related field. + Experience with CDRL requirements, deficiency reporting, and managing technical data. + Knowledge of FAR/DFARS data rights clauses and understanding of distribution statements. + Proven ability to interact with government and industry teams and resolve complex configuration management issues. + Experience with configuration management tools and databases, including MEARS and JDRS is a plus + Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 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