Project Management Analyst – Data Manager (Mach-TB)

SAIC is seeking a Project Management Analyst – Data Manager (Mach-TB) to support the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Test Bed (Mach-TB) program and NSWC Crane . The candidate will serve as key member of the Mach-TB engineering team, focused on centralized knowledge management and action officer support across a multi-service, geographically dispersed stakeholder community.

The selected candidate will manage the archival, configuration/change management, release, and distribution of program documentation and data products, ensuring consistent, controlled access to program artifacts. They will also act as an Action Officer for the Mach-TB engineering team, leveraging JIRA and Confluence for task tracking, progress monitoring, and status reporting.

This position can be supported remotely , with approximately 10% travel for program reviews, working group meetings, and coordination visits. Preferred locations are Crane, Indiana or Huntsville, Alabama .

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Responsibilities

- Establish and maintain a centralized program documentation repository for Mach-TB, including requirements, design artifacts, test plans/results, technical reports, and meeting records.
- Implement and manage configuration and change control for program artifacts, including versioning, approvals, baselining, and release procedures in alignment with NSWC Crane and Mach-TB governance.
- Define and enforce document metadata standards , naming conventions, folder structures, and access controls to ensure traceability, auditability, and efficient retrieval of information.
- Coordinate release and distribution of program documentation to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring proper security marking, access controls, and dissemination in accordance with program policies and DoD requirements.
- Serve as an Action Officer for the Mach-TB engineering team: Track actions, risks, issues, and decisions across multiple integrated product teams (IPTs).
- Manage intake, assignment, and closure of tasks using JIRA .
- Capture and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and decision logs.

- Configure and maintain JIRA projects and Confluence spaces : Develop and maintain custom dashboards , burndown charts, and status views tailored to engineering and leadership needs.
- Implement workflows, fields, and board configurations to support requirements development, design, integration, and test activities.

- Compile and deliver recurring status reports and metrics (e.g., backlog health, action item aging, burndown/burnup charts, milestone tracking) for program leadership and stakeholders.
- Lead process improvement initiatives for data management and task tracking, recommending and implementing enhancements to better support hypersonics development and test activities.
- Ensure documentation and data-handling activities comply with DoD security , data management , and information assurance requirements, including proper handling of CUI and FOUO data.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, test, logistics, and program management personnel to ensure data management practices directly support program execution needs.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree per SAIC policy.
- Active Interim Secret Clearance at time of hire; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Experience supporting complex DoD or federal programs in a program analyst, project management analyst, or action officer capacity.
- Demonstrated experience managing program documentation and data in a structured environment, including version control, baselining, and formal release processes.
- Strong, hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence , including: Configuration of projects, boards, workflows, and custom fields.
- Development of custom dashboards , burndown charts, and tailored reporting views.
- Integration of JIRA tasks with Confluence pages for documentation, meeting notes, and decision tracking.

- Experience supporting or administering change management / configuration management processes for technical documentation and program artifacts.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, distributed program environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document processes, actions, and status for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work effectively on a remote, geographically dispersed team , using collaboration tools to maintain high responsiveness and communication.

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Desired/Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting NSWC Crane or other Navy/DoD program offices; familiarity with multi-service or joint programs is a plus.
- Exposure to hypersonics , advanced weapon systems, or test and evaluation programs (Mach-TB-specific experience is highly desired but not required).
- Experience developing and maintaining Confluence knowledge bases , including templates, macros, and structured page hierarchies.
- Experience creating and presenting metrics and visualizations for program reviews (e.g., milestone dashboards, action closure trends, backlog analysis).
- Knowledge of DoD data management and security marking requirements, including handling CUI in compliance with government and corporate policy.
- Residence near Crane, IN or Huntsville, AL , or willingness to travel to these locations on a regular basis (~10%).

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Work Location & Travel

- Work location: Remote, with preference for candidates in or near Crane, Indiana or Huntsville, Alabama .
- Travel: Approximately 10% for program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and other Mach-TB stakeholder engagements.