Configuration & Database Managment Lead
Job Summary
Who We Are:
CAE Vision:Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safetyefficiencyand readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission:CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop andmaintainthe highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values:Empowerment Innovation ExcellenceIntegrityandOneCAEmake us who weareand we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition professional developmentadvancementand having fun!
Summary
This position serves as the focal point for all C17 Training System (TS) configuration and data management activities. The role leads the management of the total data package for the C17 TS andis responsible forensuring the integrity accuracy and completeness of all released program documentation. This includesCAEgenerateddocuments database information vendor software and hardware documentation Air Forceaircrafttechnical publications and procedural documentation. The position oversees all activities related to compiling delivering and maintaining C17 TS Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) contractor records and baseline documentation for courseware hardware software and visual databases.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Acts as the primary point of contact for all C17 TS configuration and data management activities across the program.
Leads the development maintenance and control of the total program data package ensuring completeness accuracy and compliance with contractual and organizational standards.
Maintainsthe integrity of all released documentation including CAEgenerated materials databases vendor documentation Air Force technical publications and Air Force procedural guidance.
Oversees the compilation delivery and archiving of all C17 TS CDRLsin accordance withcontract requirements and established schedules.
Manages andmaintainsall contractorrelated records associated with the C17 TS ensuring proper documentation control and long-term record retention.
Controls andmaintainsbaseline documentation for courseware hardware software and visual database components of the C17 TS.
Implements and enforces configuration management policies procedures and change control processes across all program documentation.
Coordinates configuration audits andassistswith evaluations to verify baseline accuracy and compliance.
Supports engineering coursewarelogistics and IT teams by providing controlled and uptodate documentation and configuration information.
Identifiesdiscrepancies gaps or issues within data packages or baseline configurations and coordinates corrective actions.
Ensures documentation products are prepared according to established formats and quality requirements prior to release.
Collaborates with internal teams and Air Force stakeholders to support data delivery schedules technical updates and program reviews.
Participatesin continuous improvement initiatives related to configuration management and data control processes.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in information management engineering computer science business or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
24 years of experience in configuration management data management or technical documentation roles.
Working knowledge of configuration control processes document revision practices and structured data management.
Familiarity with engineering documentation technical publications software/hardware records or similar technical data sets.
Strong attention to detail with the ability tomonitoraccuracy and consistency across large volumes of documents.
Effective communication skills both written and verbal for collaboration with engineering teams and program stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines within afast-paced structured environment.
Proficiencywith standard office software and document management tools.
Preferred Skills
Experience supporting DoD Air Force orgovernmentcontractedtraining system programs.
Knowledge of CDRLs configuration management software and military technical publication formats.
Experiencemaintaininghardware software and courseware baselines on complex simulation or training systems.
Understanding of visual database documentation or synthetic environment data structures.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings technical procedures or system specifications.
Experience conducting configuration audits or supporting change control boards.
Security Responsibilities
Mustcomplywithall company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form. Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office or engineering support environment within a training systems facility.
Frequent coordination with engineering coursewarelogistics IT and project management personnel.
Structured environment requiring precise documentation handling and adherence to deadlines.
Occasional interaction with Air Force customers or external vendors.
May require occasional travel for meetings audits or data delivery support.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while reviewing documents databases or computer displays.
Ability to walk through simulator areas technical workspaces or storage rooms as needed.
May occasionally require lifting or moving small technical binders files or material boxes (typically up to 25lbs).
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for their job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic including disability and protected veteran status as defined under federal state or local laws.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you needassistancetosubmityour application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at
At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin age religion sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .
As part of our process we may use AIsupported tools to help review applications with human decisionmaking at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
About Company
CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. With nearly 5,000 employees, CAE USA Inc. is the largest segment within CAE's Defense and Security business unit. The organization le ... View more