Aps 5 - Cost Analyst
7 days ago
$86,887 - $93,066 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Osborne - SA
**The Role**
The APS 5 Cost Analyst will be required to work in a complex operating environment as part of the Naval Construction Branch (NCB). The position supports the implementation and delivery of continuous shipbuilding, is an integral part of NCB and will have an opportunity to embed cost management processes, ensuring a clear and consistent approach that aligns with management and financial accounting activities.
The position is located in Adelaide and the key responsibilities and duties for the position are:
- Undertake cost investigation and assurance activities to ensure invoice claims are accurate and compliant with contracts, legislation, financial regulations and policies;
- Undertake analysis of shipbuilding costs and provide assessment of reported forecast and variations, using earned value management and other cost performance techniques and tools;
- Undertake financial modeling and what-if analysis to inform shipbuilding projects of expected financial outcomes and project risks and issues;
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, briefs and other communication materials to management;
- Undertake analysis of financial aspects of procurement submissions and quotes to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Defence policy;
- Work collaboratively with team members and numerous stakeholders within the Defence maritime environment to ensure outcomes are met.
**About our Team**
The Waterfront and Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment (W&CNSS) Division is responsible for coordinating the uplift of the sovereign industrial base and management of Defence’s presence in principal shipyards. The W&CNSS Division is comprised of Continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment (CNNS) and Naval Construction Branches SA & WA (NCB).
The CNNS Branch coordinates the development of the CNSS Key Enablers (industry, workforce, infrastructure, security and innovation) and administratively supports DEPSEC NSS in their role as the Capability Manager for CNSS.
The Naval Construction Branches (SA & WA) provide effective governance, project assurance and performance oversight at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia and Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia. The Division also maintains a minor presence at Port Macquarie in New South Wales to provide oversight on the construction of the Young Endeavour replacement.
- Completion of relevant accounting or business management qualification;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Ability to exercise critical thinking to analyse problems, identify possible courses of action and present these options to decision makers;
- Personal drive to actively support a team-based performance-focused culture and have a shared responsibility for the achievement of team goals and objectives;
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at various organisational levels and across teams;
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