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Job ID: 112354

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Responsibilities

Manage product data for business unit and serve as project lead for all issues relating to product data management

Support the project team in establishment and documentation of Product Data Management tasks on projects as they relate to Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics

Manage software releases to ensure timely deployments across multiple environments by implementing best practices for version control, branching strategies, and release scheduling.

Provide flow-down of configuration and data management requirements to sub-contractors

Utilize Product Data Management tools and perform the preparation of contract data item submittals for Government and Commercial contracts

Provide project leadership to the engineering support technical staff in the decision processes required for effective Hardware and Software configuration and data management.

Establish and implement identification, cause, and corrective action for configuration and data management deficiencies

Lead customer interface regarding configuration and data management in support of Program Management

Prepare and present all aspects of configuration and data management plans and status accounting in customer meetings

Participate in the development of plans and procedures regarding configuration and data management

Provide training to subordinate configuration and data management staff in the use of tools and techniques to accomplish the tasks

Facilitate documentation packages to support complete and compliant change releases through configuration management system

Develop and track metrics to provide measurement of configuration management effectiveness

Establish audit schedules

Ability to work independently as the key Product Data Management resource on projects ability and perform the required tasks with little supervision

Have an understanding of configuration and data management processes, procedures, and techniques as they apply to project management

Ability to review contract SOWs to determine appropriate application of procedures

Complete assigned tasks on time while meeting technical requirements

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Job Responsibilities Part II

Lead formal configuration management activities such as Physical Configuration Audits

Provide a high level of guidance in support of the preparation of Technical Data Packages

Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings

Qualifications

7+ years

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Configuration and Data Management Certification is a plus. Maybe required to obtain.

Demonstrated experience in release management practices across multiple environments within Hardware and Software Configurations.

Relevant experience in the field of Product Data Management including experience with project and systems engineering techniques

Fluency in current Product Data Management standards and specifications

Highly developed understanding of product data management techniques and procedures as they relate to engineering, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing.

Has the ability to provide leadership to the Configuration Control Boards regarding engineering technical data for completeness and correctness

General computer skills with developed familiarity with product data management tools

Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems desirable

Experience with CAD data systems desirable

Experience using Empower and Costpoint is a plus.

Experience in using XML tools to create documentation is a plus.

_Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours._

_*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only_

_Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #AIS_