Principal Project Controls Analyst

977022
- Osborne
- Finance, Risk & Insurance
- Program / Project Management
- Full time
- Closing on: Oct 29 2025

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

**About the Opportunity**

The Principal Project Controls Analyst is the focal point for Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost reporting at ASC North. They are charged with day to day management of the Project Controls function across multiple projects and hold governance via delegation from the Project Controls Manager over ASC’s Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Baseline Change Management and Cost Forecasting at the Project and/or Control Account level within the Life of Type Extension (LOTE) Program.

This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Osborne, SA.

**Responsibilities**
- Engage with all stakeholders on EVM, Cost Forecasting and Baseline Change Management for the LOTE Program.
- Manage the maintenance of EV and cost data in accordance with the requirements of AS4817-2006/2019 and the associated Defence supplement.
- Manage and facilitate compliance by all relevant stakeholders to ASC-11950 Earned Value Management Plan.
- Work collaboratively with the Scheduling, Risk, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure integrated Project Controls.
- Analyse, consolidate and present EV Reporting at the Project level to the relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitate monthly reviews with the PMs/CAMs to discuss EV in relation to project status of cost and schedule, risks and mitigation required to bring the project within required tolerances.
- Oversee the cost control team to ensure the effective management of Program cost.
- Develop and implement Cost Control plans and procedures to monitor and manage Program Cost.

**About you**
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Commerce/Economics, Engineering and/or equivalent experience.
- At least 7 years’ experience within Project Controls, Cost Control, Cost Estimating, Project Accounting or Project Planning/Scheduling.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate the effective implementation and execution of Earned Value Management principles in relation to Baseline Change Management, Variance Analysis, Earned Value Analysis and Schedule Management in accordance with AS4817-2006/2019 & Defence Supplement.
- Demonstrated competency in interpretation of contractual terms and conditions and facilitation of the delivery of periodic deliverables in accordance with contractual reporting requirements.
- Advanced skills and understanding of COBRA, Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint and Power BI.

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Check and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

**Benefits**
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

**About ASC**

ASC’s 2,400-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.