- $91,702 - $104, % BDCP) + up to 15.4% superannuation
- Russell - ACT
- You will have highly developed critical thinking and reasoning skills and be able to analyse complex and technical documents, identify issues, draw accurate conclusions and develop responses supported by evidence.
- You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, collaborative and apply initiative and resilience in your approach to your work.
- You will be self-aware with a positive attitude, demonstrate consideration and respect for a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others and be willing to learn.
6 - Capability Analyst - Russell, Australia - APS
Description
The Role
Force Design Division is seeking enthusiastic individuals to contribute to the Department of Defence's key policy and national security functions to protect and further Australia's national interests. Your role will be to strengthen Australia's national security and economic resilience by using your analytical skills to enhance Defence's capability decisions. We are seeking individuals who may have broad experience across financial assurance, program and project management, engineering, scheduling, commercial and procurement, policy and strategy and/or data analytics.
You will work as part of a supportive team that will engage closely with Project Sponsors, Delivery and Enabling Groups, Contestability and Centrals to understand the proposed capability outcomes as well as providing advice on Defence and Government requirements for project approval. You will analyse capability submissions through world's best practice contesting methods, to provide evidence-based advice on affordability, best fit-for-purpose, ability to execute and risk. You will develop briefs to inform discussions and assist in decision making, as well as have opportunities to brief senior executives within the division in preparation for key committees.
About our Team
Investment Portfolio Management Branch and Force Options and Plans Branch supports the highest-level decision makers in Defence and Government to deliver the outcomes required by the ADF. We directly provide decision support to the Vice Chief of the Defence Force in his role as Chair of the Investment Committee by providing independent analysis and advice on the Defence investment portfolio. IPMB/FOAP is a small, yet influential team trusted to advise Defence on investment matters. This will provide you the opportunity to lead and work within a dynamic and flexible environment as part of an inclusive, diverse, innovative and well-respected team. You will have opportunities for professional development, including formal qualification courses, continuation training and on-the job training.
Through experience and feedback, you will develop the analytical, consultative and communications skills necessary to provide trusted advice on cutting-edge capabilities and the policy and processes to acquire and sustain them.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking highly motivated, resilient and collaborative individuals to join our Division, and contribute to our strategic goals.
To succeed in these roles, you are encouraged to respectfully challenge conventional views to facilitate and enable the development of strategic, agile and evidence-based solutions.
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