Fundamentals Inputs into Capability Analyst

Amentum company; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Capability Operator FIC Analyst to work within the Army Headquarters to deliver FIC outcomes for LAND 6504 MRGBAD. You will lead engagement with Army stakeholders, coordinate activities, manage dependencies and help define FIC requirements to support the acquisition business case.

The role includes governance planning, development of FIC artefacts and submissions, and ensuring alignment with Defence capability requirements and government expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum NV1 clearance with ability to obtain NV2 (NV2 preferred).
• Must be able to work from Brindabella Business Park 5 days per week, CBR location preferred.
• Relevant experience undertaking role responsibilities.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience, preferably within Defence.
• Experience in complex acquisition projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination with Army stakeholders and Defence Groups to deliver FIC outcomes for LAND 6504 MRGBAD.
• Define FIC requirements, develop integration artefacts and ensure governance alignment.
• Prepare governance papers, agendas and records of decision for the LAND6504 Capability Working Group.
• Support development of capability submission documentation and risk/issue management.
• Contribute to the LAND 6504 cost model and acquisition costing methodology.

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Working within the Army Headquarters, G8-Systems and Integration and Land Fires Directorate, the Capability Operator FIC Analyst will work under the direction of, and be responsible to, the Staff Officer Grade Two Air Missile Defence (SO2 AMD-A) for the delivery of capability operator Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) outcomes.

The Capability Operator FIC Analyst will proactively engage primarily with Army stakeholders as well as Defence Groups, Services, Enabling Organisations and external stakeholders to coordinate activities, manage dependencies, and deliver FIC outcomes required to support capability development milestones for LAND 6504 Medium Range Ground Based Air Defence (MRGBAD).

The role will take a leading role coordinating Army’s efforts to support the acquisition of the MR GBAD capability under LAND6504 by defining specific FIC requirements and ensuring that Army’s is able to inform the acquisition business case accurately and comprehensively. The Capability Operator FIC Analyst will lead identification, planning and coordination of Army’s FIC artefacts required to support government consideration and approval of LAND6504 capability submissions.

Helping to represent Army within the Integrated Project Management Team, The Capability Operator FIC Analyst will directly support the development of capability submission documentation for Combined Pass and other key decision points. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Development of FIC Assessment document
• Development of FIC Management & assurance document
• Definition of FIC integration requirements (interim and enduring) and
• FIC transition planning documents
• Executive-level briefs, presentations and decision-support products.

The Capability Sponsor FIC Analyst will work with the capability sponsor and delivery agency to coordinate and maintain the LAND 6504 FIC baseline, ensuring that all applicable FIC requirements are identified, planned, costed, phased and aligned with project schedules and capability realisation objectives. The role will provide informed advice to the SO2 AMD-A on FIC integration, risks, issues, opportunities and dependencies, supporting the development of risk mitigation strategies and inform decision-making. The analyst will contribute to the development and maintenance of the LAND 6504 cost model, ensuring that all in-scope FIC requirements are adequately captured and represented within the approved acquisition costing methodology and tools.

The Capability Sponsor FIC Analyst will undertake analysis of FIC requirements, identify gaps and risks in FIC elements where they exist. They role will liaise with key Army stakeholders such as 16 Regt, 10 BDE, Forces Command and School of Artillery. This role will coordinate activities with FIC leads, from the capability operator and delivery agencies and subject matter experts to ensure capability requirements remain achievable, affordable and supportable and identity capability impacts where these outcomes are not possible.

The Capability Sponsor FIC Analyst will lead the planning, coordination and administration of FIC governance activities internally within Army and externally. This includes preparing governance papers, agendas, records of decision and action tracking for the LAND6504 Capability Working Group and other governance forums as required.

The role will liaise with capability operators, delivery agencies, FIC representatives, project managers and other stakeholders to ensure integrated planning and delivery of capability outcomes. The analyst will support assurance, contestability and review activities, ensuring FIC considerations are accurately represented and aligned with Defence capability development requirements and government expectations.

Mandatory requirements:

• Minimum NV1 clearance with ability to obtain NV2. (NV2 Clearance preferred).
• Must be able to work from Brindabella Business Park 5 days per week, CBR location preferred.
• Relevant experience undertaking role responsibilities.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience, preferably within Defence.
• Experience in complex acquisition projects.