El 1 (S&t Level 5) - Science Portfolio Analyst
4 days ago
$108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super)
- Edinburgh - SA, Fairbairn - ACT, Fishermans Bend - VIC
**The Role**
The Innovation and Strategic Research Branch within Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) is seeking three enthusiastic, flexible and highly organised S&T5 analysts to help lead program and impact analysis support to the activities of the branch. In these roles you will assist in the efficient and effective management and impact assessment of innovation and strategic research programs.
The role will involve curating and analysing data, reporting and coordination across a large and complex Defence innovation system to inform impact assessments and decision making. The role requires interaction with people and teams across DSTG and Defence more broadly, and with external partners and providers.
Duties will include:
- Coordinating across research groups and programs to enable delivery of the research program and to meet ministerial, regulatory and performance reporting requirements.
- Analysing research outputs (e.g. quality of publications) and program performance to inform program improvement measures.
- Interacting with and providing support to project managers and Theme Leaders to ensure data accuracy and relevance to impact frameworks and reporting requirements.
- Application of data management and analytics skills to shape the program and identify areas of improvement.
- Enable a pathway to impact for research programs by advising on appropriate metrics and KPIs, measuring performance and progress and advising on corrective measures.
- Manage key internal and external stakeholders to deliver, track and report on innovation projects.
Success in this role will require attention to detail, a desire to learn quickly, and the ability to remain flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a high tempo environment.
**About our Team**
The Innovation Branch is responsible for leading DSTG's contribution to the Department of Defence's Innovation programs. The Branch leads the management and assurance of an integrated strategic research program including the Next Generation Technologies program, the STaR Shot program and the Rapid Prototyping Initiative. The Branch also leads DSTG's engagement relating to innovation with the Defence Innovation Hub and Centre for Defence Industry Capability, the University sector, Publicly Funded Research Organisations and private research entities.
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