Configuration Manager - 3 month contract

Configuration Control and Publications Development Manager

Location: Newcastle, NSW

3 month contract

Role Overview

Responsible for Technical Data Controls, Configuration Management and expert advice on Technical Publications development and delivery within a complex Defence acquisition program. Operates under an Agile DevSecOps methodology. Requires adaptability, initiative and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Working across Government, Strategic Partner and key stakeholder groups to:

• Maintain the Master Technical Data Index (MTDI)
• Provide expert advice on Technical Publications development, compliant with S1000D and applicable Australian standards
• Contribute to strategic ILS planning to ensure timely delivery of capability and governance adherence
• Ensure technical data requirements across the system lifecycle are identified and solutions established
• Represent the program at Technical Data Management meetings, System Reviews, and ILS and FIC working groups
• Assess technical packages and processes and provide recommendations, ensuring safety aspects are incorporated into publications and artefacts
• Ensure technical data processes are captured in all relevant plans and artefacts including Support Concepts, Logistics Support Strategies, ILS Plans, FIC Coordination Plans and Transition Plans
• Support identification and management of ILS risks relating to technical and materiel data management

Initial Activities

• Collaborate with the Strategic Partner to improve integrated technical data management practices
• Ensure timely delivery of publications and technical data products meeting project and end user requirements
• Provide input into and Commonwealth approval of technical data artefacts through Program Increment (PI) Planning and execution
• Identify and manage program risks related to technical data
• Expand remit to support future Capability States with S1000D implementation

Reporting

• Fortnightly SITREPs covering achievements, status against the PI Plan, Risks and Opportunities

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Defence CASG, APS program and project roles, ADF capability development, or civilian engineering and product support disciplines
• Demonstrated success in technical data management in complex environments
• Ability to rapidly assimilate Defence Capability Systems concepts
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management ability

Requirements

• Security Clearance: NV2 (NV1 minimum)
• Location: Newcastle
• Hours: 40 per week
• Knowledge of S1000D and Agile development methodology desirable
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field preferred
• No direct reports

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