Configuration Management and Data Management Officer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extra annual leave Week + buy/sell up

Salary continuance insurance

Novated leasing

Health insurance discounts

Retail reward programs

Professional development programs

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, a leading defence technology partner in Australia, is seeking a Configuration & Data Management Officer to support CM/DM across contract data, baselines and data delivery.

You will document artefacts, maintain data quality, manage change control, and ensure ITAR/compliance while working within a regulated defence environment. Candidates with naval CM knowledge and Siemens TeamCenter PLM experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Configuration/Data Management or related field.
• Minimum 2 years CM/DM experience in defence or regulated environments (aerospace/rail).
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to fulfilling role requirements.
• Hold and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Meet the requirements for access to ITAR controlled technology and data.
• Awareness of CM standards (e.g., EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61).
• Knowledge of Australian Naval CM publications (e.g., ANP3411-010).
• Experience with electronic CM/DM systems; Siemens TeamCenter PLM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in documenting and tracking all data artefacts of hardware and/or software.
• Assist CM needs in performing configuration management, data management or change control.
• Assist with development of plans and processes for L3Harris MAR AUS to deliver products into Defence.
• Monitor datasets for data quality, keep information accurate and secure.
• Fix data errors or inconsistencies as needed.
• Ensure adherence to data entry and formatting standards, including security markings.
• Track and report on data deliverables (CDRL items).
• Oversee transmittal process and obtain correct approvals.
• Route data to the correct recipients or functions.

Skills

CM/DM expertise

Regulatory awareness

Documentation

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in CM/DM or related field

Tools

Siemens TeamCenter PLM

ITAR data handling

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About us

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and commercial customers for over 25 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to make the world safer and more secure.

Our values of Integrity, Excellence and Respect are at the core of everything we do and inspire our team members around the globe.

About the role

The Configuration & Data Management (CM/DM) Officer supports the management and transmittal of key contracted project information across 2 key areas:

CM Functions

The Configuration Management function supports creation, control and release of engineering and project data, consisting but not limited to engineering design drawings, parts lists, code, Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs) or other items to create and document baselines, these activities can include, but not limited to, the following;

• Assist in documenting and tracking all data artefacts of hardware and/or software.

• Assist the Project CM needs in performing configuration management, data management or change control.

• Assist, where required, with the development of the plans and processes required for L3Harris MAR AUS to deliver products and services into the Defence industry.

DM Functions

The Data Management function oversees the respective project’s data assets. They police and monitor artefacts for data quality, keep information safe and ensure compliance with project plans. They act as a bridge between project functional by, but not limited to, the following:-

• Support the monitoring of datasets to keep information accurate and clean

• Support the fixing of data errors or inconsistencies

• Support adherence to standards for entering and formatting data, particular focus on security markings and routing.

• Support the Tracking and Reporting on Data Deliverables, in particular Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) items.

• Oversee the transmittal process, gaining the correct approvals for transmittal

• Support the data flowing in and out of the project, routing the information to the correct individual or function.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a Configuration/Data Management or related field

• 2 years minimum experience in CM/DM within in a Defence or strong regulatory environment i.e Aerospace or Rail Industries

• Self‑motivated and proactive approach to fulfilling role requirements

• Hold and Maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Australian Defence Security Clearance

• Meet the requirements for access to ITAR controlled technology and data

  Desirable:

• Awareness of Configuration Management Standards, their application and implementation, i.e EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61

• Knowledge of with Australian Naval CM related publications – i.e. ANP3411-010

• Experience of the use and development of Electronic Configuration Management and Data Management Systems. Use of the Siemens TeamCenter PLM tool preferred.

What we offer

Working at L3Harris offers various benefits including;

• A dynamic and inclusive working environment

• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave

• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance

• Company supported professional development programs

• Salary continuance insurance

• Novated leasing

• Retail Reward programs

• Health insurance discounts

All applicants must have Australian Citizenship in order to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

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All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.