Configuration and Data Management Specialist

Title: Configuration and Data Management Specialist At KBR – We do things that matter. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver. Think.KBR.com KBR in Australia With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future. Learn more about KBR in Australia   Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

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 As the ideal candidate you will bring: Essential: 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