Data Manager

Job Description
Be a part of a company that is community focused, driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. BAE Systems is one of the world’s largest leading multinational defense security and aerospace companies, with products and services covering air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services. Our vision is to be the premier international defense, aerospace and security company. Our mission is to provide a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”.

Because this role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work, this position can be conducted 100% Remotely. To be considered for this opportunity, the selected individual must be local to the Cedar Rapids area due to the occasional need for classified work to be performed. Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.

This position is a non-technical role. Data Managers assist and support the Project team in planning, preparing, organizing, controlling, and submitting contractually required data, as well as manage the release and control of a wide variety of program related documentation. The work is guided by Data Management policies and procedures. This fast-paced role is vital to the performance of a program throughout its lifecycle.

Essential Functions of a Data Manager are:

- Follows systems 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.

- Contributes to a configuration/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.

- Implements processes and procedures necessary for the generation of the data items and monitors adherence and quality to the CDRLs and DIDs.

- Ensures the establishment, maintenance and project level control of master files for all data in accordance with a Configuration/Data Management Plan.

- Reviews all deliverable data for conformance to customer requirements and coordinates this effort with the preparing function.

- 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.

- Maintains knowledge of Data Item Descriptions (DID), applicable MIL-STD and Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).

- Prepares reports/briefings for program management as required in fulfilling the role established for data management on the program.

- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

- Process, track and manage engineering releases and changes of documentation and software according to project schedules, including the resolution of resource issues relative to the processing of document change orders.

- Work with stakeholders to ensure timely review and validation of releases.

- Responsible for distributing software media to internal and external customers.

- Work with external customers to ensure that data is accurately and securely delivered

- Maintains strict configuration control of engineering artifacts within enterprise control.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

- Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance

- Strong communication and organization skills

- Working knowledge of Configuration Management/ Data Management Industry Standards

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- 4+ years related work experience

- Knowledge of Product Life Management systems and CDRLs/SDRLs

- Strong communication skills and experience working with colleagues in various types of roles and departments

- Active Secret clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59023 - $100339

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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.