Capability Analyst

Coras; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave provisions

Professional development budget of $5,000

5 days professional development leave

Annual company conference

Access to Employee Assistance Provider

Job summary

A management consultancy is seeking candidates for various levels, from Consultant to Manager, in Defence capability analysis and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Defence, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This full-time position in Canberra offers significant employee benefits, including development opportunities and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence capability development and analysis, ideally within Navy or joint environment.
• Proven capability in providing strategic advice to senior leaders under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct capability analysis across Defence capability programs.
• Prepare strategic documentation including briefs and policy papers.
• Engage stakeholders to inform capability outcomes.

Skills

Defence capability analysis

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical frameworks

Written communication

Verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Strategic Studies or related disciplines

Job description

Coras Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigour with creativity and innovation with curiosity. Our values go beyond words, guiding everything we do.

The Role

We have opportunities at Consultant through to Manager levels for people with strong Defence capability analysis and strategic planning experience to join our Maritime Capability team in Canberra.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct capability analysis and contribute to the development of options, requirements, and risk assessments across Defence capability programs.
• Prepare high‑quality strategic documentation including briefs, submissions, policy papers, and capability proposals.
• Ensure all written material aligns with Defence strategic guidance, policy frameworks, and capability investment priorities.
• Translate complex operational, technical, and strategic information into clear, concise language for senior audiences.
• Engage with stakeholders across Defence, CASG/NSSG, DSTG, Defence Industry, and other Government agencies to inform and shape capability outcomes.
• Support the preparation of material for senior committees, including capability reviews and investment submissions.
• Contribute to the integration of operational insights, lessons learned, and emerging technologies into capability planning.

Ideal Candidate

You bring demonstrated experience in Defence capability development, analysis, or strategic planning, ideally within a Navy or joint environment. You’re a strong strategic writer who can distil complexity into clarity and communicate with influence.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Sound understanding of the One Defence Capability System processes, particularly within the Integrated Investment Program (IIP).
• Ability to apply systems thinking and analytical frameworks to assess capability options and trade‑offs.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and building consensus across diverse technical and policy groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy, structure and strategic coherence.
• Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior Defence leaders under tight deadlines.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with sound judgement and high integrity.
• Collaborative, adaptable and proactive in managing competing priorities.
• Committed to supporting Defence’s mission and broader capability objectives.

Desirable Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Strategic Studies, Defence Management, Engineering, Policy or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with Defence project management and capability tools.
• Current NV1 or higher AGSVA Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Prior experience within Navy, CASG/NSSG or Defence industry highly regarded.

Why Join Coras?

Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions, building a culture that places people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.

Employee Benefits

• A well‑defined pathway for advancement
• Access to SME coaches to support your development
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Additional $5,000 Professional Development budget
• 5 days per year of professional development leave
• Whole‑of‑company annual conference
• The opportunity to work with like‑minded people on exciting projects
• Access to our Employee Assistance Provider

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Strategy/Planning, Writing/Editing, and Consulting

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing