Data & Configuration Manager

Description

Join KBR as a Data & Configuration Manager within the Land Vehicle Systems Branch, a pivotal role where you will manage data and configuration processes supporting the lifecycle of Australia’s armoured and tactical vehicles.

You will work closely with teams supporting vehicle platforms such as tactical transport, logistics platforms, commercial fleets, and specialist support vehicles, ensuring their configuration data integrity and enabling effective maintenance, upgrades, and operational deployment. This role directly contributes to the capability and readiness of Australia's land vehicle fleet.

• Support configuration management processes for land vehicle systems, maintaining accurate baselines and managing change control throughout vehicle lifecycle phases.
• Collect, verify, and control configuration data from engineering, maintenance, and operational sources to support fleet readiness.
• Plan, document and schedule project Configuration Control Boards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance configuration data quality, reporting, and process efficiency.
• Provide support to defect resolution (RODUM) and subsequent Engineering Changes Proposals (ECPs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Provide expert guidance on configuration management best practices and mentor junior team members.
• Provide support to the Commonwealth with obtaining technical certification for various Mission System upgrades, including review of technical artefacts and data management.
• Maintain and provide quality assurance of data records.
• Use Configuration Management Tools (CMT-L/ERP) to input Configuration Item data.
• Conduct configuration audits, support technical data package (TDP) management, and monitor compliance with Defence Configuration policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sustainment, logistics, and field support teams to ensure data consistency and readiness for operational deployment.
• Provide support to Engineering Changes, Configuration Management and Engineering processes and monitor products through the approval process.

Requirements

KBR in Australia

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.

• Proven experience with Configuration Management Tools such as CMT-L, TeamCentre or ERP. JIRA experience is desirable.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary Defence project and sustainment teams.
• In-depth knowledge of Defence Configuration Management policies
• Minimum 3-5 years defence-related experience in data and configuration management with a focus on land vehicle platforms or complex Defence systems.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills with experience managing technical data packages, configuration audits, and sustainment records.
• Active NV1 or above Defence Security Clearance mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related discipline preferred; minimum Advanced Diploma or equivalent Defence experience considered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

Employee stock purchase plans

Paid parental leave

A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

Income protection

Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance