Jama Administrator III

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

As the Jama Administrator III you will perform Application Administration tasks for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Blue Origin’s requirements management using JAMA Connect. You will be a top Jama superuser, train user-base, provide technical user support, perform database maintenance, help us implement smart processes that leverage the toolset’s capabilities, and ensure the ongoing health of the application.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the administration of the Jama application including user support and issue resolution, development and delivery of Jama training and reference materials, solving problems, and collaborating with the Jama Support team.
• Further you will support the development and advancement of the JAMA requirements management system, train users on how to use JAMA based on the Blue Origin systems engineering approach, support of configuration and data management (CDM) activities for JAMA.
• Your role will also include performing complete data quality and completeness checks for JAMA reviews, helping the team set item types, fields, link types, and relationship model, setting and managing user permissions in JAMA, as well as suggesting new processes and implementing effective change management as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in requirements management using JAMA or similar tools.
• Proven experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with configuration management and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in JAMA Software requirements management tool.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with creating, managing, and tracing requirements.
• Knowledge of industry standards for requirements management (e.g., IEEE 830).
• Familiarity with integrated development environments (IDEs) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Basic understanding of SQL for database querying.
• Basic understanding of scripting languages
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in requirements documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA).
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is beneficial.
• Familiarity with other requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS NG).

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $99,729.00-$139,619.55;WA applicants is $108,795.00-$152,311.95

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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