THE OPPORTUNITY:

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Configuration Manager to support the Armoured Fighter Vehicle Branch. This role will be central to managing configuration data, vehicle records, and technical documentation that inform the lifecycle management of Australia’s Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle fleet, including integration with next-generation combat systems.
As part of the team, you will ensure accurate configuration control, enable maintenance planning, support upgrades, and contribute to operational readiness by maintaining data integrity and compliance with Defence policies.
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.

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