Barrios Looking for Configuration & Data Management Specialist at Houston, TX  Full Time

Our long-term client relationship with NASA has led to a need for a Configuration & Data Management Specialist on the Human Space Flight Technical Integration (HSFTIC) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.

The Configuration & Data Management Specialist will:

Support a highly skilled team of analysts directly contributing to NASA Human Space Flight Programs.

• Train on Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) roles, responsibilities, processes, and tools on ISS Program.
  
• Support CM and DM tasks as assigned:
  
  • Process Change Requests (CRs), maintain and validate data within the CM tool from initiation through closure of the CRs.
    
  • Receive, track, and distribute CRs for appropriate and timely processing and release of documentation.
    
  • Track, control, and release configuration managed products while ensuring established data quality and standards are met prior to release.
    
  • Understand types of data managed on the Program including data restrictions and handle data appropriately per established data controls.
    
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams to support data sharing activities.
    
  • Analyze data quality and recommend ways to improve quality.
    
  • Support Board meetings including but not limited to:
    
    • Organize, attend and participate in Program meetings.
      
    • Develop and publish meeting minutes.
      
    • Document, manage, monitor and track formal board actions through completion.
      
• Maintain procedures and provide monthly metrics for assigned tasks.
  
• Identify process improvements with plans for implementation and to ensure established processes and procedures are consistently followed.
  
• Actively participate in special projects and all other assigned duties.
  
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization from an accredited college or university, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and concisely to Management.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook) and SharePoint.
  
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills.
  
• Demonstrate experience prioritizing multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
  
• Demonstrate ability to coherently compose and respond to email communication; creation and editing of instruction documents when needed.
  
• Experience working individually and actively participating on integrated teams.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Preferences:

• Direct NASA human spaceflight experience.
• Experience with leading a project or event, or experience with self-starting or self-leading (in professional career) is a plus.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.