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The Configuration and Data Management Specialist will provide CM/DM support to fixed and rotary wing programmes and campaigns, ensuring consistent application of standards, processes, and regulatory requirements across the organisation.
Job Title: Configuration and Data Management Specialist
Location: Yeovil OR Bristol
Duration: 12 Months
Clearance: SC Required
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, implementation, and deployment of standardised Configuration and Data Management processes.
- Identify risks, issues, and opportunities, and contribute to mitigation planning.
- Collaborate on the standardisation and governance of configuration management toolsets, including security and access controls.
- Support configuration management inputs to bids, programmes, and supplier Statements of Work.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities related to CM/DM.
Programme Configuration Management
- Apply and adhere to contracted Configuration and Data Management requirements.
- Liaise with customers and suppliers to agree joint working processes.
- Support programme control boards, ensuring consistent execution, delivery of outputs, and timely closure of actions.
- Provide CM support at design and programme reviews.
- Schedule, track, review, and close Supplier Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs).
- Review and approve technical data for security, export control, and intellectual property compliance.
Data Management
- Track and report data transmissions to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Manage customer and supplier data deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with export control, security, licensing, and intellectual property regulations.
- Support internal audits and reviews.
- Maintain secure virtual environments for technical data sharing and manage offline backup systems.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Knowledge of contractual configuration management regulations and international standards.
- Understanding of configuration management and programme management principles.
- Commercial and financial awareness.
- General knowledge of design, test, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing planning methods.
- High attention to detail, quality-focused, and able to manage workload effectively.
- Good IT literacy.
Desirable
- CMII Practitioner or equivalent qualification/experience.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: at Line Up Aviation.
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