Cost Estimator

4 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Business Review Group Full time
Overview

About Business Review Group

Business Review Group (BRG) brings together decades of experience delivering trusted workforce solutions to Defence, Federal Government, and commercial clients across Australia. As a veteran-owned SME headquartered in Canberra, BRG combines strategic insight with hands-on delivery capability, built on the proven track record of our leadership team and a network of highly skilled, security-cleared professionals. Our deep domain expertise, agile operating model, and commitment to results have positioned us as a trusted partner for complex, high-stakes programs nationwide.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to derive high-quality budgets for the sustainment of a key Naval Program. The position will require forecasting, variance, budget and financial analysis services.

This role has a critical focus on developing accurate sustainment cost models using Microsoft Excel and the CCT Capability Cost Tool and contributing to key Defence review boards, budget cycles, and performance reporting.

You will work closely with product managers, finance teams, and senior Defence stakeholders to ensure cost outputs are robust, compliant, and aligned with program priorities and funding guidance.

Key Activities

  • Prepare Resource Requirements and Product Price Templates for Navy Sustainment Review Boards (NSRB), including:
    • In-Year Sustainment Review – current and next financial year sustainment cost estimates.
    • Out-Year Sustainment Review – 10-year sustainment cost projections.
  • Assist in developing Product Narratives for each NSRB, including financial tables, charts, and supporting commentary.
  • Engage with product managers within the SPO to collect cost data, determine priorities, align plans with Navy guidance, and assess risks of unfunded activities.
  • Complete Annual Refresh Updates to Product Schedules, allocating budgets to capabilities and preparing annual budget phasings for DFG updates to IBRS.
  • Conduct monthly expenditure vs forecast reviews with reforecasting as needed.
  • Maintain weekly Financial Dashboards, analysing actuals, commitments, and forecasts to identify issues and resolve stale commitments.
  • Provide End-of-Month variance commentary to DFG and financial commentary for Quarterly Performance Reports and JSD Reports.
  • Coordinate project budgets and Additional Estimates submissions.

Requirements

  • NV1+ security clearance (current).
  • Proven experience in Defence cost estimation and sustainment financial analysis.
  • Proficiency with the CCT Capability Cost Tool for developing and validating cost models.
  • Strong understanding of Defence budget cycles, NSRB processes, and CASG financial governance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare budget submissions, long-range cost projections, and financial narratives.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Defence financial reporting systems.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify cost drivers, assess risks, and recommend solutions.

Note: This position does not require the formulation of cost models to support capability seeking approval within the One Defence Capability System.

Applicants must hold valid working rights in Australia.

To express your interest in this opportunity, please click "APPLY NOW" or contact Daniel on 0421763351 or daniel.pfluger@businessreviewgroup.com.au


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