Configuration Management and Data Management Officer

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;

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  A dynamic and inclusive working environment

  
  


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

  
  


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  Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance

  
  


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  Company supported professional development programs

  
  


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  Salary continuance insurance

  
  


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  Novated leasing

  
  


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  Retail Reward programs

  
  


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  Health insurance discounts

  
  

Want to explore further? 

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] 

L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.

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