Configuration and Data Management Specialist

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.

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
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