ACARA Jobs
Configuration and Data Management
Apply- ID: 555564
- Posted: 12/4/2025
- Location: Jacksonville, AR
- Category: IT - Information Technology
- Job Type: Temporary
- Duration: 9 - 12 Months
Description
Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work on-site with our customer in Little Rock, AR.
- Shift: 1st
- Schedule:5x40 Monday-Friday
- Length: Contract 9-12 months
- $35.97
Summary:
This position provides support to the C-130H Aircrew Training System (ATS) program and performs functions related to Configuration and Data Management (C&DM), Contract Data Management (CDM), Data Management (DM), and Software Configuration Management (SCM) with a focus on CDM and Contract Data Requirements deliveries (CDRLs) and metrics. The position requires implementing SW/HW and Contract configuration and data management practices in accordance with government and industry standards in response to contractual requirements to maintain the integrity of all released program documentation and software. This includes generated documentation, database information, vendor programs and associated software, hardware and documentation, Air Force aircraft technical publications and Air Force procedural documentation.
Here's what you'd do:
- Tracks, reports and ensures archive and retrieval of all C-130H Aircrew Training Device (ATD) SW/HW/Data product baselines and associated source code, media, Aircrew Training Device (ATD) and program technical data packages (TDPs) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) items.
- Inputs, reports, and maintains information used to develop data management metrics for contract deliveries to provide visibility of performance, inclusive of supplier deliverables.
- Summarizes the content of incoming materials, specially gathered information, or meetings in support of CDRL deliveries.
- Edits and merges documents, converts documents to specified file formats and records information to control technical data, software, software data, and contract data configuration items effectively.
- Receives, researches, and responds to data management information requests from internal and external sources; utilizes experience to complement data in deriving valid conclusions. Provides higher-level reporting.
- Ensures the organization of data and systems component configurations of formal SW/HW engineering design change and technical data documentation packages (TDP) are complete.
- Participates in Physical Configuration Audit preparations, audit conduct and follow-up.
- Administers corrective actions arising from any identified deficiencies.
- Ensures all data may be recovered/restored in case of a system crash or repository corruptions
- Maintains hard copy and electronic data repositories
- Handles a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving the clerical or administrative functions of C&DM according to the overall objectives of the C&DM Manager; uses judgment and initiative to develop work schedule and deadlines according to general guidelines. Highlights important new information or potential conflicts
- Maintains interface relationships with internal and external functional organizational entities and suppliers on the program and with the Government; identifies basic data discrepancies and works with varying functional groups and subcontractors to rectify.
- Builds, packages, deploys and creates configuration software load releases and media artifacts to Engineering, Test, Maintenance, and Subcontractor Engineering modification team environments utilizing Software Configuration Management (SCM)
- Creates and maintains SCM documentation on build, deployment, and cybersecurity protocol procedures as applied to SCM of the ATDs.
- Prepares and maintains Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) and Hardware Configuration Control Board (HCCB) reports and metrics.
- Receives schedule inputs from, and provides configuration management services to site management, engineering the training system support center (TSSC), and external modification groups
- Prepares Hardware and Software Design Changes (DCs). Works directly with engineering and test staff to assemble information and compile accurate data for inclusion in the DCs. Maintains documentation and tracks progress through final implementation
- Reports to the Training Systems Support Center Configuration and Data Manager
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About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline,
- Minimum of 4 years' work experience
Preferred Skills
- Eight years of experience in a related field in lieu of Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
- 2-5 years related configuration and data management experience
- Knowledge of military configuration management requirements, SEI Capability Maturity Model Integrated, MIL-HDBK-61B, EIA-649-C Configuration Management Standards, and EIA-649-1 Configuration Management Requirements for Defense Contractors preferred
- Directly related Software Configuration and Data Management experience
- Understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts, including the interrelated disciplines of Configuration Management and Change Management.
- Familiarity with military and industry configuration management standard (SCM and DM)
- Working knowledge of Apache Subversion configuration management software
- Ability to build, package, deploy and create backup software load releases and media artifacts to Engineering and Maintenance test and production environments.
- Ability to develop software scripts for Windows/Unix environments such as Unix Shell Script Linux, MS Visual Basic, MS Visual C++
- Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
- Familiarity with cybersecurity protection and application
- Familiarity with the Aircrew Training simulator systems Demonstrated experience and ability to develop software and data management documentation, instructions, and presentations
- Demonstrated proficient in planning, forecasting, and meeting multiple, changing deadlines
- Strong time management skills
- Experience working as a member of a diverse, multi-functional team
- Ability and willingness to take on varied tasks, learn new skills, and work with multiple teams in support of the program
- Detail-oriented
- Demonstrated ability to implement CM/DM library processes and procedures on multiple programs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access and Visio.
- Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Strong oral and written communication abilities
- Ability and willingness to work flexible schedule to include weekends, evening, and overtime as required
- Ability to organize and maintain CM/DM structures
- Strong customer focus
- Understanding of military protocols and customs
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.