Configuration and Data Management Specialist

KBR, Inc.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A major defence contractor is seeking a Configuration and Data Management Specialist based in Melbourne or other cities in Australia. The role involves leading configuration processes, ensuring data integrity, and supporting decision-making within engineering projects. Candidates must possess strong expertise in Configuration Management and be eligible for NV1 Defence Security Clearance. The job offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an engineering role within a highly regulated environment.
• Experience with Configuration/Data Management tools and PLM systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycles and requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Act as Discipline Lead for configuration identification and control.
• Define and improve processes and technical workflows.
• Lead configuration data analysis and modelling activities.

Skills

Configuration Management principles

Data integrity

Stakeholder engagement

Business improvement initiatives

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, IT or related discipline

Tools

DOORS

AMPS

CMT-U

NAVALLOW

Job description

The Opportunity

Join KBR as a Configuration and Data Management Specialist to act as the functional authority for CM/DM, supporting key programs and capture activities. You will define and enhance processes, tools, and practices for managing and analysing configuration data from multiple systems. This role offers the chance to influence enterprise-wide approaches while enabling better decision-making through high-quality data insights.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and can be based in Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney.

The successful candidate must be eligible to hold a AGSVA security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Discipline Lead, covering configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audit & surveillance
• Define, design, and continuously improve processes, tools, and technical workflows across the environment
• Lead configuration data analysis, modelling, comparison, and remediation activities to ensure data integrity and support decision-making
• Provide expert support and advice to the Chief Engineer, Principal Engineers, and broader program stakeholders
• Oversee data governance, assurance frameworks, and quality controls, ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory standards
• Support the operation and evolution of product lifecycle management and configuration data management tools
• Perform data conversion, validation, and preparation activities to enable accurate upload into configuration data management environments
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities including workshops, system testing, remediation, and coordination of configuration changes and improvements
• Support internal and external audits, access management, and data integrity assurance processes across the configuration environment

Essential Qualifications (Ideal Candidate)

• Extensive experience in an engineering role within a highly regulated environment
• Strong expertise in Configuration Management principles applied in both strategic and operational contexts
• Experience across sustainment and acquisition programs, including systems integration and design
• Background in Defence domains such as Air, Maritime, Land, Space or Cyber
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycles, including requirements management, traceability, CI hierarchies, and baselines
• Solid knowledge of enterprise data concepts including governance, architecture, modelling, and analytics
• Experience using Configuration/Data Management tools and PLM systems (e.g. DOORS, AMPS, CMT-U, NAVALLOW) and tailoring workflows to business needs
• Demonstrated experience delivering business improvement initiatives, including process mapping and re-engineering
• Eligible for ITAR clearance and able to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance

Desirable Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, IT, Computer Science or related discipline
• Defence industry experience in design, support, or sustainment environments
• Experience in data quality, integrity, and large-scale data analysis or integration
• Understanding of agile and waterfall lifecycles and their impact on configuration and data management
• Experience with digital engineering tools and data modelling approaches

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.

What we will offer you

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.