Cost Modeller

Title: Cost Modeller

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia's largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

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The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking an experienced Cost Modeller to join our dynamic Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance integrated work package in support of exciting defence projects for the Commonwealth of Australia.

As a Cost Modeller, you will be responsible for undertaking qualitative and quantitative analysis of a range of data sources on capability acquisition and sustainment activities in the GWEO Enterprise. You will support project governance and assurance activities and will directly contribute to routine program reporting.

This role is based in Canberra, ACT.

Responsibilities:

• Synthesise information and extract strategic level briefing knowledge from analysis
• Undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Develop cost models for inputs to decision making processes, including government approaches
• Maintain and adjust cost models through collaborative stakeholder engagement
• Contribute to monthly governance and reporting
• Identify and implement mitigation strategies to manage risks, issues and opportunities relating to governance of project objectives

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience
• Experience in a CASG/Defence/Defence Industry environment
• Previous experience with Defence cost modelling tools
• Strong understanding of Defence systems (financial, budget, capability requirements, delivery plans)
• Experience with analysis and reporting in a Defence context
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding an NV1 Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

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As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.