Cost Schedule Analyst

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible.

We offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times.

We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

The position presents an exciting opportunity to join Ultra Maritime Australia during a period of significant change and growth under private equity ownership, with responsibility for maintaining program financials to deliver value-add analysis and key insights which drive optimal program performance and control for all our stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:
Project Scheduling
- Setup cost control systems to monitor and control cost and schedule for project.
- Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure the contract is delivered within the negotiated and agreed parameters, adhering to the government cost control guidelines.
- Develop framework and baseline for project cost, schedule, and risk for project.
- Ensure correct utilisation of Earned Value Management standards, processes, and systems to enable the timely and accurate reporting of the performance measurement of the project cost, schedule, risk, and scope through the period of project performance.
- Project Administration experience and ability to prepare, analyse and interpret complex reports.

Project Execution
- Estimating preparation.
- Develop WBS structures and control accounts.
- Prepare proposals in accordance with company policies, proposal instructions, and Government regulations.
- Support and participate in cross functional teams to support bid and proposal activities.
- Utilize pricing software and models to calculate costs and price.
- Participate in proposal development and compliance meetings, such as: pricing strategy discussions, price-to-win, risk reviews, peer reviews, and bid / no-bid decisions.
- Provide financial data utilized in the review and approval of proposal pricing.
- Conduct cost analysis by reviewing labour & material bases of estimates, and direct/indirect rate verification.
- Provide input into the program budgeting and forecasting process.
- Ensure resource profiles are levelled for each project.
- Ensure project risk is managed effectively for each project.
- Where required develop, progress, and monitor program schedule.
- Project Setup in IFS

Project Reporting
- Establish Budget At Completions and support program Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, ensure compliant assimilation and presentation of program estimates that facilitates efficient communication, review, and approval.
- Support Program Managers with return to Green plans.
- Incorporate budget change management in project results.
- Publish monthly Contract Status Review (CSRs) for agreed programs.
- Perform variance analyses on costs and scope, and report on related risks and opportunities, supporting project management in resolution of outstanding issues.
- Provide recurring & ad hoc reports to Program Managers and other stakeholders.
- Provide support for audit material and issues related to Program Cost Management.
- Support month-end close processes.
- Earned value reporting as required.

Financials
- Support process of Quarterly Finance Reviews (QFRs) across the portfolios.
- Maintain timely and accurate program financials including revenue recognition, invoicing, cost, funding, gross margins, cash flow and programmatic risks, etc.
- Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing of customers and assist in the resolution of any overdue invoices in a prompt manner.
- Updates of