Configuration & Data Management Lead

Posted:
8/6/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Queensland, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation’s strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF, and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.

Northrop Grumman Australia partners with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide through-life support for its fleet of C-27J Spartan Airlifter aircraft. The C-27J complements the Australian Defence Force’s existing Air Mobility fleet and provides airlift of people, equipment and supplies to support Humanitarian Disaster Relief and crisis response in Australia and nearby regions.

Your Role

As the Configuration & Data Management (C&DM) Lead, you will be the C-27J Enterprise focal responsible for the implementation, execution, and overall management of C&DM across the C-27J Program.


In performing this role, leading the stewardship of the C-27J Enterprise C&DM System, you will be directly responsible for Enterprise Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), C&DM deliverables, Product Lifecycle Management Tool (PLMT) utilisation, and ensuring compliance with the C-27J Configuration Management Plan (CMP).

Additionally, you will support and coordinate C&DM requirements, inputs, and outputs across internal C-27J Program teams and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes pursuant to the C-27J Enterprise objectives and DASA regulations.

About You

Leading from the front, you will have excellent communication skills, talent for building productive relationships with key stakeholders, working towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives with a consultative and collaborative approach.

This, in combination with your knowledge and experience within ASDEFCON Sustainment Capabilities, engineering or technical qualifications, C&DM certifications, and familiarity with airworthiness regulations will be critical to your success in this role.

What we Offer

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

  • Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
  • Purchased annual leave
  • Salary packaging including novated car leases
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
  • Health & Wellbeing program
  • Employee Assistance Program

Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

Northrop Grumman

Website: https://northropgrumman.com/

Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1994

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software