Australian Program Manager
5 days ago
Overview:
Systems Planning and Analysis, Australia Pty Ltd delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. We are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best Our pledge to you is stability, opportunity, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.
SPA Australia provides senior decision makers within the Australian Defence Force with timely and objective analysis of military capabilities and operations across the full spectrum of conflict. Our team of experienced military professionals and highly qualified analysts integrate operational expertise with advanced analytic methods - including force generation modelling, agent-based tactical simulations, wargaming, and operational mission analyses - to develop and deliver products that evaluate current and future capabilities and concepts.
SPA Australia has an immediate need for an experienced Program Manager to support a range of Land and Joint programs and projects for the Australian Army, Force Design Division, and other government customers.
**Responsibilities**:
Qualifications:
**Required Qualifications**:
- At least 5 years of Defence experience (preferably within Australian Army) and at least 3 years of relevant program management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field. May substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen, e.g. successful completion of Capability Technology Management Program, or similar
- Track record of performing well while working in a highly dynamic environment, with a wide variety of tasking and programmatic/technical challenges that require strong multi-tasking and organisational skills
**Desired Qualifications**:
- Australian Positive Vetting (PV) security clearance or the ability to attain and hold a PV clearance
- Master’s degree in Operations Research, Decision Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or similar discipline
- Experience in Defence capability development and management, including requirements definition, capability definition document generation, modelling and simulation, or operations research
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