Project Planning

SA, Mawson Lakes
- Finance
- 15136BR

**Job Highlights**

Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled. Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks. Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.

**About us**:

- Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia’s National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains.
- We are all about developing and growing talent and empowering our people to be the best they can be. We provide a supportive and agile environment and diverse career opportunities with meaningful work. We provide genuine work life balance with options to suit everyone.**Your responsibilities will include**:
**About the Program**:

- LMA has entered into an arrangement with BAE, Saab and CoA (MIWS) for the execution of all Combat System Integration work related to the Aegis Surface Combatant fleet.
- The agreement, called the Combat Systems Integration - Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) Collaboration Agreement or CCA forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1). The CSI-IPT evolves the current independently executing programs such as SEA4000 Phase 6 and SEA5000 Phase 1 under an umbrella enterprise organisation formed as a program of programs.
- The CSI-IPT will be built up with personnel from LMA, BAE, Saab and the CoA to form a collaborative team working across multiple programs to leverage synergies between platforms.- **About the Role**:

- Working from Mawson Lakes, the Project Planning and Control Lead will report to the Project Planning & Controls Manager. This role is primarily responsible for monitoring and controlling Cost & Schedule for program across a portfolio of Tasking Statements. You will be required to lead the establishment of Performance Management Baselines for all Tasking Statements, and coordinate monthly analysis and reporting activities, ensuring adherence to the CSI Earned Value Management framework. On a day to day basis, you will:
- Manage the establishment and maintenance of fully integrated schedule and cost baselines for the program
- Provide SME guidance to stakeholders in the development of appropriate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for upcoming Tasking Statements, and manage the development and maintenance of existing Contract Work Breakdown Structures and associate WBS Dictionaries
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the Project Controls team
- Coordinate month end status, analysis and reporting activities
- Oversee the delivery of Tasking Statement EVM reporting and analysis data to the IPT on a monthly basis
- Perform monthly schedule health and EVMS validation to support robust and valid project schedules and EV data
- Incorporate risk and schedule margin tasks into schedules based on risk registers and undertake Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) as required
- Ensure all project documentation including the Work Authorisation Documents (WADs, Control Account Plans (CAP) and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) are updated and maintained in accordance with the CSI Earned Value Management Plan

**About you**:

- To be successful in securing this position, you will have demonstrated skills and experience within the below areas:
- Extensive project administration experience with substantial knowledge of and exposure to accounting and budgeting principles
- Computer literacy with an ability to prepare, analyse, and interpret reports
- Significant experience within a customer liaison role
- Good communication skills including the ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports, briefings, updates and other documentation to internal stakeholders
- Leadership skills with proven ability to lead, mentor and supervise a professional team
- Some bid proposal development experience will be an added advantage

**Special Requirements**:

- Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and hold a current or eligible to obtain NV1 Defence Security C