ILS Analyst (LSAR)

KBR Careers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Health incentives and private health

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking an ILS Analyst (LSAR) to support a critical Defence maintenance uplift program. Based at Garden Island, Sydney, you will validate LSAR data and ensure alignment with PBS baselines and maintenance concepts, contributing to accurate sustainment information across naval platforms.

You will collaborate with project leads, configuration officers and technical writers to ensure LSAR outputs are correctly interpreted and embedded into TMPs, SAs and ANPs prior to baseline

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or higher in a technical discipline.
• ADF Subject 4 qualification (WO level).
• Extensive LSAR experience in the Defence maritime domain.
• Strong ILS experience in the Defence maritime domain.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Analyse LSAR data to identify misalignments, gaps, and inconsistencies against PBS baseline.
• Provide LSAR input to support remediation of maintenance data across systems.
• Develop clear summaries of LSAR deviations and impacts for decision-making and risk review.
• Support configuration and data integrity by validating LSAR-derived attributes across docs.
• Collaborate with SQEPs, Configuration Officers and Technical Authors to embed LSAR outputs into updated TMPs/SA/ANPs before baseline release.

Skills

LSAR expertise

ILS experience

Team communication

ITAR clearance eligibility

Education

AQF Diploma+ or higher

ADF Subject 4 qualification

Bachelor’s in Engineering (desirable)

Certificate IV in Maintenance/Operations (desirable)

Tools

OPUS

MADe

eLESPro

Job description

ILS Analyst (LSAR) At KBR – We do things that matter. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver. Think.KBR.com KBR in Australia With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future. Learn more about KBR in Australia Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity:

This role offers the opportunity to support a critical Defence maintenance baseline uplift program by ensuring the integrity of Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) data across complex naval platforms. Working closely with the Project Lead, you will validate and realign LSAR outputs, maintenance concepts, configuration data, and support systems to ensure an accurate and sustainable Product Baseline for LHD and AOR platforms. You will apply your LSA/ILS expertise to identify data misalignments, support remediation activities, and contribute to improving the accuracy and reliability of key sustainment information within Defence governance frameworks. This is a permanent full‑time opportunity and is based in Garden Island, Sydney.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse LSAR data to identify misalignments, gaps, and inconsistencies against the approved PBS baseline, maintenance concepts, and system intent.
• Provide LSAR input to support remediation of maintenance data across MCCAT, ERP, APLCRATES/NAVALLOW, and related supportability artefacts, ensuring traceability and consistency.
• Develop clear, evidence‑based summaries of LSAR deviations and their impacts to support decision‑making, technical risk management, and stakeholder reviews.
• Support configuration and data integrity activities by validating LSAR‑derived attributes and ensuring changes are accurately reflected across systems and documentation.
• Collaborate with SQEPs, Configuration Officers, and Technical Publication Authors to ensure LSAR outputs are correctly interpreted and embedded into updated TMPs, SAs, and ANPs prior to baseline release.

Essential:

• Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher in a relevant technical discipline, or ADF Subject 4 qualification (WO level – RAN, ARA, or RAAF equivalent trade).
• Extensive experience in Logistics Support Analysis within the Defence maritime domain.
• Strong experience in Integrated Logistics Support within the Defence maritime domain.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Eligibility for ITAR clearance relating to relevant ship systems.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience with relevant qualifications).
• Certificate IV in Maintenance and Operational domains.
• TLIX0028X – Develop technical publications to support integrated logistics
• TLIX0031X – Provide maintenance engineering support in a Defence integrated logistics environment
• TLIX0032X – Undertake configuration management to support integrated logistics
• TLIX0034X – Undertake supply support in integrated logistics
• Experience in change management within Defence or complex technical environments.
• Experience using reliability analysis software tools (e.g. OPUS, MADe, eLESPro) to support LSAR activities.
• All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.
• Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.