Supply Chain Project Analyst

At BAE Systems Australia

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We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

Are you drawn to the idea of collaborating with a team that is trusted and valued? This opportunity invites you not only to become part of a leading employer but to be embraced by a team that fosters a nurturing culture and atmosphere, allowing you to flourish whilst providing flexibility to manage life outside of work.

We have a great opportunity for a Supply Chain Project Analyst to join our Maritime Acquisition Team supporting the Supply Chain Function on the Hunter Program. Reporting to the Supply Chain Accounting Manager, you will use your strong business acumen and previous experience working with Supply Chain, Commercial, Estimating and Pricing and providing data analysis to facilitate planning and decision-making for the project.

This role can be based at either our Bourke St office in Melbourne or Osborne Shipyard Office in Adelaide.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia such as a 9-day fortnight, flexibility and hybrid working.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Providing financial support, advice, direction and decision making to support to the Supply Chain & Australian Industry Capability (AIC) teams

- Hold accountability for Estimate at Completion (EAC) management by proactively and effectively managing the project EAC (reviewing actuals, ETC, BoE’s and variance analysis) to ensure appropriate discipline, governance, content and accuracy

- Provide estimating expertise and leadership to support Supply Chain cost management activities (Major Subcontracts across both Combat Systems & Platform scopes of work and Category C & D)

- Lead the management of maintaining basis of estimates (including uncertainty) on behalf of Supply Chain, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement

- Responsible for ensuring that all basis of estimates best reflect the chosen scope, is based on the best available information at the time and in accordance with company and head contract guidelines

- Providing financial or subject matter expertise to support contract negotiations and opportunity identification by providing strategic costing / pricing reviews, estimating, cost modelling, cost driver identification, negotiation strategy planning, formulation of cost strategy, review and analysis of all cost estimates

- Partner with the Project to deliver project procurement and end-to-end Supply Chain cost solutions which deliver resulting in cost reductions and demonstrated Value for Money

- Provide financial support to the CoA customer, including the development of and review of Supply Chain Negotiation strategies & Record of Negotiated Outcomes

- Preparation of monthly reports of actuals and variances against budget and previous forecast in an accurate and timely manner

- Preparation and review of variance reporting versus prior forecasts and budgets

- Oversee and review Contract Change Proposal’s (CCP’s) and Sub-contract Change Proposal’s (SCP’s) pricing and monitor and incorporate changes

- Input into project risk management processes including maintenance of finance related risks in the risk register

- Provide assistance to Finance Manager as required

- Compliance to Corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation

KEY CRITERIA

- Degree qualification in Supply Chain or Business Management

- Strong business acumen in Supply Chain, Commercial, Estimating and Pricing and data analysis

- The ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and members of the broader business

- Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- High literacy and numeracy skills

- Previous experience in a large project environment (desirable)

- Advanced MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Eligibility to obtain and maintain Negative Vetting Level 1 Defence security clearance

- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.

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