Senior Configuration Analyst – Defence Sector

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Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia's largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projectswitha digital mindset drivinginnovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our Defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a talented team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the Defence force.

The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Senior Configuration Analysts to support key Defence capability programs in Brisbane or Canberra.

As a trusted partner to Defence, KBR is at the forefront of delivering engineering, logistics, and technical solutions that underpin Australia's national security. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing, cross-functional team working on complex and meaningful Defence projects.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Configuration Management (CM) processes and frameworks in alignment with Defence policies and standards (e.g., DEF(AUST) 5692).

• Manage Configuration Items (CIs) across the capability lifecycle, ensuring traceability, status accounting, and configuration audits.

• Support engineering and program teams in the identification, control, and verification of system baselines and changes.

• Maintain and enhance the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and associated registers.

• Prepare and review CM documentation such as Configuration Management Plans (CMPs), change control records, and baseline reports.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior configuration analysts and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the CM function.

• Engage and liaise with stakeholders, SPOs, contractors, and other MSP partners to ensure effective configuration governance.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Information Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Configuration Management within a Defence or complex, regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of Defence standards, CM tools (e.g. DOORS, Teamcenter, CMPro), and change management frameworks.

• Proven ability to manage configuration control boards (CCBs), baseline reviews, and audits.

• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Confident communicator with the ability to work across disciplines and build stakeholder trust.

• Australian Citizenship is essential to meet Defence security clearance requirements.

• Current or active NV1 security clearance highly regarded.

Benefits of KBR

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

• Flexible working conditions

• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

• Paid Parental leave

• Paid Reservist leave

• Income protection

• Corporate rewards

• Salary packaging/Novated leasing

• Discounted employee stock purchase plans

• Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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