Cost Estimator Assurance Officer - Clarence Point, Australia - Australian Government Department of Defence

Description

The Role
RMC-E is seeking a self-motivated and high performing individual to be part of a new organisation central to the future of maritime sustainment. The ideal candidate should be willing to challenge themselves in a dynamic work environment and an effective team player.

The role of a Project and Program Cost Estimation Analyst in Defence include the following:

Construct cost estimates and undertake analysis for Defence Resources to support decision-making, milestone reviews, government approvals and independent cost assessments.

Review cost information provided to RMC-E to ensure value-for-money is being achieved.

Perform program reviews of whole of life cycle costs for cost estimates and provide independent analysis for the cost estimation of Defence resources.

Research and collate data and information for use in data analysis and normalisation, to support cost estimate development, independent review and analysis of cost estimates and program reviews.

Understand and apply the Government and Defence strategic objectives, initiatives within Defence when undertaking development or analysis of cost estimates.

Analyse and evaluate cost estimates and provide advice to senior management to support the decision making process.

Interpret and implement cost estimation policy, processes, methods, tools, training and take the initiative to provide feedback and recommendations.

About our Team
RMC-E is playing a central role to implement Plan Galileo, which sets out an ambitious but achievable reform program for surface fleet sustainment.

Realising the Plan will ensure Defence can support the significantly larger and more complex fleet of vessels that results from Continuous Naval Shipbuilding.

It will also enhance Navy's agility and ability to surge from strategic locations across Australia, particularly to key operational areas in the Pacific.

Development of sovereign sustainment capability is key, so Defence has the workforce, systems, tools, supply chains and infrastructure to support the future fleet.

The team will oversee the maintenance provider for a new Defence regional maintenance centre, co-ordinating and scheduling maintenance for Navy vessels, as well building resilient local and regional supply chains working with large, distributed and high profile team.

RMC-E will contribute to the delivery of continuous sustainment to the complex naval capability resulting from Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and ensure Navy respond to changing operational requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with initiative, strong organisational skills, and the ability to respond appropriately to pressures and changing priorities. The successful candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for developing and managing efficient and effective commercial management practices and procedures.

Key attributes and experience we are looking for include:

Demonstrated experience (or desire) to work in a complex sustainment organisation.

Demonstrated commercial experience within Defence.

Provision of operational support to project management.

Demonstrated experience of accountability for project planning and processes in accordance with agreed procedures and standards.

Ability to apply project management methodologies to administrative and technical activities.

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively and lead an effective team, providing constructive feedback.

Stakeholder engagement and management skills.

Use of initiative to assess and adjust management methods to ensure compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.

Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret and develop cost models to support operational decisions.