Senior Configuration Manager - EOI

Description

Leidos Gibbs & Cox Australia (GCA) provides world‑leading naval and marine engineering expertise for Australia's maritime enterprise. Our vision is a vibrant, sustainable, sovereign Australian shipbuilding, design and maritime enterprise.

As a Configuration Manager you will be responsible for technical assurance processes, and provide strong stakeholder engagement skills to ensure alignment and delivery of critical outcomes.

• Perform complex technical configuration activities and associated tasks working to agreed priorities and outcomes
• Provide advice on, develop and implement data and configuration management processes
• Prepare data and configuration management plans
• Develop and maintain databases (such as CMT-U and AMPs)
• Access technical packages including scoping, planning and reviewing of packages and provide recommendations for consideration

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong experience in configuration management within Defence, government, or professional services with a strong track record in managing configuration processes
• In-depth understanding of Defence operations and processes, especially maritime systems and programs
• Experience with the Defence Service Management System, including its use in configuration management

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and hold a NV‑1 or greater security clearance.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
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Recruitment Process
• 1 – 2 interviews & background checks including a police check
ITAR Requirements
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team  if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.