Configuration and Data Practitioner

The Configuration Practitioner is responsible for determining and administering configuration management which includes:

• Apply and administer Configuration Planning
• Configuration Identification
• Configuration Change Management
• Configuration Status Accounting
• Configuration Verification and Audits in compliance with Customer, Company, Security, and Program Standards
• Supports the on-going CM processes, including CMMI, IPDP and CM internal audit gate review activities
• Manages digital files and work products
• Provides support for proposals, quotations and budget/cost reviews.
• The Configuration Practitioner is responsible for determining data management requirements and administering data management to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
The Configuration Practitioner works closely with Program Management, Contracts, Engineering, Configuration Management, and functional personnel assigned to the program to accomplish this task. The Configuration Practitioner is responsible for:
• Ensuring that all required deliverable and non-deliverable contract data are properly identified, scheduled, marked, approved, inspected, submitted, and accepted.
• Supporting PMO activities.
• Supporting on-going Data Management processes, including CMMI, IPDP and DM internal audit gate review activities.
• Managing digital files and work products.
• Providing support for proposals, quotations and budget/cost reviews.
• Acting as an advocate of the Configuration, Data, & Change processes: guiding /training and assisting process users.
• The Configuration Practitioner with the Configuration Manager ensures that all program-related information is effectively stored and controlled when the contract close-out activity is completed.
  
  Personnel assigned to this role possess the basic knowledge, skills and experience but the organization desired the following additional knowledge, skills or experience.
• Experience working with requirements change management and requirements management repositories would be advantageous
Awareness of / experience of working with software baseline and release management would be advantageous
• Experience providing configuration management on a project is required
• Familiarity with Defence Hardware projects is advantageous
  
  About Raytheon UKWith facilities in Broughton, Glenrothes, Livingston, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.
Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the wider RTX organisation and sits within the Raytheon business., Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which includes RTX ADAPT, RTX WISE, RTX VETS, RTX NXTGEN, RTX MCN and RTX Pride. For further detail please visit the diversity page on our website: https://www.raytheon.co.uk/who-we-are/diversity Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers. We're also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM's Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a 'best place to work for LGBTQ Equality'.


• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a 'Hybrid Working Model'
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
• Opportunities to support volunteering for the STEM events or local community events
• Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.
Diversity: Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.