Cost Accountant

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Randstad Full time

Life Cycle Cost Lead Opportunity

Randstad Defence is proud to support key clients in the Australian Defence Industry. We are seeking an experienced Life Cycle Cost Lead to be an integral part of the team, working on projects of national significance.

As a Life Cycle Cost Lead, you will provide expert technical cost advice and inputs to influence a lower overall ownership cost to Defence. Your analytical techniques will include Design to Cost (DTC), Total Ownership Cost (TOC), and Life Cycle Cost (LCC). You will estimate program cost through the full life cycle while identifying cost impact of changes to parameters such as design, reliability, testability, maintainability, supportability, and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake LCC modeling, analysis, and validation of models to support program goals and deliverables.
  • Provide advice to the multi-discipline project team and senior leadership regarding LCC technical requirements, interfaces, and the applicability of different estimating techniques.
  • Analyse options relating to 'cost to support' capabilities.
  • Review the Life Cycle Cost CDRLs & DIDs, as delivered by the Primary Industry Partner, and provide feedback in accordance with the CoA obligations.
  • Update IIP LCCM financial slides in monthly ADS Board Pack.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with FIC teams, Project Management, Scheduling, Commercial, and GFx to enable timely delivery of LCC products.
  • Work with the Primary Industry Partner, as the CoA Life Cycle Cost representative, to support the development and delivery of their Life-Cycle Cost Model and Report.
  • Support the ILS Manager in reviewing the Life Cycle Cost CDRLs & DIDs and provide feedback in accordance with the CoA obligations.
  • Support the ILS Manager and program management in making informed decisions when negotiating contracts.

About You

  • NV1 Security Clearance;
  • Tertiary qualifications in an Engineering discipline (desirable);
  • Proven experience in ILS and LCCA, preferably within a similar industry;
  • Experience and understanding across Defence acquisition and sustainment phases;
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform comprehensive cost analyses;
  • Knowledge and ability to use MS Excel, the Capability Costing Tool (CCT), ACEIT, and other cost modeling tools;
  • Project management and organisational skills;
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Willingness to travel interstate when required.

Our Offer

  • Competitive remuneration;
  • Unique opportunity to contribute your great skills to the Defence programs of national significance.

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