ARES is seeking professionals experienced with performing configuration and data management functions. This position will be part of a team supporting tasks such as the Secretariat function for a control board, change processing, and managing data deliverables. SharePoint, ICE-Windchill, MS ACCESS and other Microsoft products will be used to support the change management process and maintain the program baseline. In addition, assisting in the development of presentations, managing action tracking and other tasks in support of managing project level documentation are key tasks. Successful implementation requires initiative and flexibility to meet program milestones as well as an understanding of the principals of CDM.  The ability to understand the change management process, and to work with a variety of personnel in an extremely active environment are also key characteristics of this position. Additionally, attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team in a hybrid telework environment under existing team leadership is crucial.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Secretariat support including development and maintenance of agendas, minutes, and action logs.
• Provide guidance and support under the direction of the Functional Lead.
• Utilize SharePoint for managing access to and storing Project data.
• Support Records Management (RM) processes as part of ongoing archival.
• Support the development and maintenance of sections within the plan.
• Implement data management in the electronic environment which may include establishing file/folder structures, capturing meta data, and creating input forms.
• Handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), ITAR and other export control or proprietary contractor data following requirements and guidelines.
• Support the Configuration Status Accounting function utilizing an ACCESS database.
• Work with inspanidual Change Package Engineers to shepherd change requests.
• Level II change management processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Power Point) is required.
• Experience utilizing tools/systems to store and manage data is required (such as Windchill, SharePoint, ACCESS, or Jira).
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills are required.
• Ability to learn new tasks and work effectively as part of a team is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional CDM certification such as National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) CDM certification or equivalent is desired.

Education and Relevant Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required. 
• Minimum 5 years of applicable experience is required.  

Company Benefits

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• ESOP
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with in E-Verify.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).  These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified inspaniduals based on their status as protected veterans or inspaniduals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all inspaniduals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.   Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment inspaniduals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.