The Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented Data & Facilities Project Specialist to support the E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) program. This role combines data management, project scoping, and facilities/equipment coordination focused on the E-7 platform and its mission systems. The successful candidate will scope and implement solutions within budget and schedule, manage program information systems, control data access for sensitive aviation and mission data, coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and supply organizations, and mentor junior staff.
Responsibilities:
- Develop recommended solutions (facilities, test equipment, IT, data flows) that meet program requirements, budget, and schedule.
- Prepare and present recommendations to program leadership and Integrated Project Teams for approval.
- Implement approved plans in coordination with systems engineering, sustainment, maintenance depots, logistics, and external OEM partners.
- Compile, verify, and post technical and program data into approved electronic information systems (e.g., PDM/PLM, SharePoint, configuration management databases).
- Manage and maintain program databases ensuring integrity and traceability of technical data and configuration items.
- Review and approve requests for access to routine non-sensitive data sources; obtain and apply approval procedures to grant access to restricted/sensitive E-7 data per policy.
- Administer and maintain correct access controls and roles aligned with program security procedures and ITAR/Export Control requirements.
- Monitor, track, and record data activity (audit logs) to provide visibility for configuration management and compliance.
- Compile and synthesize data from maintenance records, flight logs, test results, and supplier data to support engineering and sustainment decisions.
- Create drafts and final program documentation (reports, SOWs, test plans) using standard tools; review and approve internal routine documents.
- Coordinate and facilitate important or sensitive communications on behalf of program management with stakeholders including military customers, OEMs (Boeing), and maintenance organizations.
- Assist in establishing facilities, tooling, and computing needs for E-7 sustainment, test, and training operations; process requests and follow procurement workflows.
- Train and mentor less experienced personnel on program data practices, databases, and access procedures.
Experience/Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in data management, project scoping, facilities/equipment coordination and/or project support roles, or similar
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously. Performs work with minimal direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to tasking
- Strong negotiation, communication, computer literacy and organisational skills
- Defence experience and defence security clearance (desirable)
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
About us
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of Australian aerospace by delivering some of the nation's most important capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.
BDA currently employs more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.
What's on offer?
We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.
We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.
Other benefits
- Work on cutting edge projects;
- Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
- Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave;
- Salary packaging options available;
- Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
- Join social and community groups; and
- We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.
Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.
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