Publications Manager

Northrop Grumman; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Edinburgh seeks a Publications Manager to oversee all Technical Publications for the Triton weapon system. Ideal candidates will have aviation qualifications and experience in quality control and data management. This role entails ensuring documentation compliance and support for reporting processes. Additionally, applicants must be Australian citizens, with relocation assistance potentially available for the right candidate.

Benefits

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible Working Options including Hybrid Working

Health and Wellbeing programs

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Aviation or relevant industry technical qualification is required.
• Experience with Data Recording Management System is a must.
• Knowledge in Configuration and Data Control practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality control, revision updates, and distribution process
• Flag Australian specific maintenance processes for incorporation into procedures
• Support KPI and SHM reporting with analysis

Skills

Aviation or relevant industry technical qualification

Knowledge and use of Data Recording Management System

Experience in Configuration and Data Control practices

Experience in OEM publications amendment process

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions.

Your Role

As the Publications Manager you’ll be responsible for the management of all Technical Publications for the Triton weapon system including ground and air vehicle systems. You will also be accountable for:

• Monitor the quality control, revision update and distribution process
• Manage the process for flagging Australian specific maintenance processes and incorporating into Orders, Instructions and Procedures, OIP
• Provide support to monthly, quarterly and yearly KPI and SHM reporting
• Develop and update work instructions for Technical Publication Management

About You

To be successful in this role, you will provide:

• Aviation or relevant industry technical qualification
• Knowledge and use of Data Recording Management System
• Experience in Configuration and Data Control practices
• Experience in OEM publications amendment process

  What we Offer

  We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
  • 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
  • Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
  • Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
  • Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

  Who we are

  At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

  Everyone Matters

  Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

  What's Your Possible

  As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.