Data Management Specialist

Job Description
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In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
Come join a dedicated team of Configuration and Data Management Analysts with BAE Systems (BAE) - one of the world's largest leading multinational defense security and aerospace companies. We seek individuals who have big aspirations, confidence, likes challenges and is motivated to help drive the team with success.
We are seeking a Data Management (DM) Analyst (CDM) to support program activities in our Totowa, NJ facility. As a team member of the CDM group, you will work with program managers, engineers, and other CDM professionals to process hardware, software changes and or documents and CDRL submittals within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software application, ensuring accuracy and completeness of drawings, schematics, software, and/or documentation as well as meeting the CDRL submittal demands for customer requirements. The ideal applicant will be able to interpret and apply policies, processes, procedures, and standards in all aspects of the job meeting customer requirements.
Responsible on an assigned program(s) for adhering to the data management requirements. Plans, prepares, organizes, control and submits required data in order to comply with contract specifications. Ensures that data management activities adhere to company policies and procedures.

• Establishes controls necessary to ensure that assigned, required data is compiled, prepared, reviewed, approved, published and submitted to or received from the customer in quality form, on time, and within budget.
• Prepares a data management plan, when required, to define and provide an integrated system for the analysis, planning, monitoring, storage and retrieval, status reporting, receipt and submission of data required on a program.
• Prepares a data management plan, when required, to define and provide an integrated system for the analysis, planning, monitoring, storage and retrieval, status reporting, receipt and submission of data required on a program.
• Plans and implements processes and procedures necessary for the generation of the data items and monitors adherence and quality to the CDRL/SDRL and DID.
• Evaluates program data requirements and prepares C/SDRL and DID for subcontracts in accordance with contractual requirements. Controls data received from subcontractors.
• Ensures the establishment, maintenance and project level control of master files for all data in accordance with a Data Management Plan.
• Reviews all deliverable data for conformance to customer requirements and coordinates this effort with the preparing function and Performance Excellence.
• Analyzes requirements of contractual data to establish and/or provide direction to preparing groups.
• Establishes program milestone targets for each data element and develops methods/procedures of reporting progress against these milestones.
• Ensures responsible groups have validated their data when required.
• Attends meetings with the customer and other appropriate cognizant function representatives to address matters pertaining to request for waivers, progress reports, criteria for acceptance and other related matters.
• Participates in the preparation of proposal responses, cost estimates, and estimates to complete in support of the program office.
• Maintains knowledge of Data Item Descriptions (DID), applicable MIL-STD and Contract/Subcontract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs/SDRLs).
• Prepares reports/briefings for program management as required in fulfilling the role established for data management on the program.
• Creates reviews, edits data, as required, coordinates, and directs the final preparation and production of data items and the execution of all other matters related to the development and delivery of contract data items in accordance with the CDRL.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Summary:
This job includes competitive pay; a wide-ranging benefit package focused on your wellbeing and allows work flexibility. The benefits include a 401K with company matching, PTO, employee assistance, Medical, Dental and Vision, etc.
Elevate your career with this opportunity to work in a stress-free environment with BAE Systems.
*Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.*
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education

• Requires a graduate degree and minimum of two years of experience in engineering support or equivalent of five years of work experience in Configuration and / or Data Management.

Experience

• General office environment related work experience.
• General knowledge of Configuration / Data Management principals.

Skills

• Strong professional, interactive, and administrative skills
• Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork skills in a rapidly changing work environment.
• Strong Analytical, technical writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills are a must, with a solid understanding of the typical PC applications especially MS Office Excel and Word.
• Attentive to complete work accurately and on schedule, often within a collaborative, dynamic team environment requiring occasional overtime.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills required.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring quality and conformance to contractual requirements.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $84882 - $144300
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.