Aps6 - Capability Costing Manager, Cost Recovery

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT

**The Role**
Capability Costing Manager
The APS 6 Capability Costing Manager will contribute to various functions of the branch, including cost assurance and cost estimation.

Under the direction of senior team members, the APS 6 Capability Costing Manager will:

- Review cost estimates to ensure they comply with the Defence Cost Estimation Standards;
- Provide advice and recommendations to improve the quality of cost estimates;
- Support senior CCB team members in the preparation of briefs for senior decision makers;
- Build cost estimates to support capability gate review and investment committee decisions;
- Work through tender submissions to extract the relevant cost data;
- Work with project managers, schedulers and risk managers to understand the cost implications of schedule, uncertainty and risk;
- Present the models for capability gate review, investment committee and external stakeholder reviews; and
- Work closely with financial and portfolio stakeholders to convey high-level summaries of the estimates.

Cost Recovery Manager
The APS 6 Cost Recovery Manager will manage cost recovery models and clear international agreements.

Under the direction of senior team members, the APS 6 Cost Recovery Manager will:

- Develop and update Cost Recovery Models and associated guides and manuals;
- Respond to general queries about Cost Recovery Models;
- Engage with stakeholders to obtain data and information to develop Cost Recovery Models;
- Review Other Defence Cost Models for compliance with standard best practice and policy;
- Facilitate and collate the Portfolio Charging Survey and Portfolio Charging Review;
- Review and provide feedback on financial risks and policy compliance of International Agreements; and
- Provide clearance for International Agreements with financial considerations following feedback and consultations.

**About our Team**
The Capability Costing Branch works in partnership with the Defence community to drive better practice and transform capability costing. The Branch connects and supports a professional costing community by developing policy and technical solutions, providing strategic and technical costing advice, and building a sustainable costing workforce.

They will display initiative, have strong attention to detail and be committed to providing consistent, high-quality support, as well as a demonstrated ability to:

- Display strong numeracy, written and verbal communication skills;
- Build and maintain effective working relationships across the Department including liaising with internal and external stakeholders;
- Adjust to shifting strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment; and
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a large team.

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