# Configuration/Data Management Manager

> Saalex · Ridgecrest, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-20

**Salary:**  100,000–150,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** ESS

## Description

**Saalex** is seeking a **Configuration/Data Management Manager in Ridgecrest, CA** to lead configuration management and data management activities supporting complex acquisition, software, hardware, and weapons systems programs. This position will serve as the primary authority for CM/DM processes, ensuring configuration integrity, documentation control, and compliance with Government and program requirements throughout the system lifecycle.

**Position Type:** Full-Time

**Salary:** $100k-150k annually (depending upon experience)

**Work Location:** Onsite.

**Essential Functions:**

-   Lead configuration management and data management efforts across multiple programs and Integrated Product Teams.
-   Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management Plans, procedures, and supporting processes.
-   Establish and oversee configuration control boards, change management processes, and configuration baselines.
-   Direct and manage Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) activities and configuration audits.
-   Provide configuration management guidance to program managers, engineers, and Government stakeholders.
-   Ensure compliance with Government, contractual, and program-specific CM/DM requirements.
-   Lead configuration status accounting and reporting activities.
-   Support acquisition planning, milestone reviews, technical reviews, and program audits.
-   Identify process improvements and implement CM/DM best practices.
-   Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, metrics, and recommendations.
-   Mentor and provide guidance to CM/DM personnel.
-   Other duties as assigned or required.

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in software, hardware, document configuration management, data management, or a related discipline.
-   Extensive experience managing configuration control of technical data, documentation, and acquisition products.
-   Experience leading Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and configuration control processes.
-   Strong knowledge of Government configuration management, data management, and documentation control requirements.
-   Experience supporting large-scale defense, acquisition, or weapons systems programs.
-   Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
-   Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and work independently.

**Desired:**

-   Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
-   Experience supporting NAVAIR, DoD, or weapons systems acquisition programs.
-   Experience leading software configuration management activities.
-   Experience supporting program milestone reviews and lifecycle management activities.

**Security Clearance:**

Active Top Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources
-   Stock Option Plan

## Apply

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