Requirements Management and Analysis Technical Specialist

Chandler Macleod; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of a leading Federal Government agency for an APS6 Requirements Management and Analysis Technical Specialist in Canberra. You will support RMS and MBSE tooling, applying systems engineering to ensure traceability and effective requirements across the capability lifecycle.

The role involves governance, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement to enable a national, long-term defence program and related security objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with requirements management across the capability lifecycle.
• Knowledge of MBSE approaches and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and system administration for RMS and MBSE tools.
• Governance, implementation, and user adoption of requirements and MBSE practices.
• Apply systems engineering to support development, traceability, and analysis of requirements.

Skills

MBSE

Requirements management

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering (any specialization)

Tools

RMS

MBSE tools

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia’s most significant long-term capability program.

This is a unique chance for an experienced APS6 Requirements Management and Analysis Technical Specialist to support the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA), contributing to a nationally significant defence initiative that will shape Australia’s security, workforce, industrial capability and supply chains for decades to come.

About the Role

Working within the Australian Submarine Agency environment, the Requirements Management and Analysis Technical Specialist (APS6) is accountable (under broad direction and with a high degree of autonomy) for providing technical expertise, systems administration support, analysis and stakeholder engagement to enable effective requirements management and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. This whole-of-nation effort will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

You will support the governance, implementation, continuous improvement and user adoption of the Requirements Management System (RMS) and associated engineering toolsets, ensuring requirements, architectures, design artefacts and traceability information are managed in accordance with organisational standards and systems engineering best practice.

About the Team

The Requirements Analysis and Intelligence Directorate provides analytical and intelligence support to the Capability Sponsor within the ASA. The directorate enables informed and evidence-based decision-making by supporting the development, management, governance and assurance of capability requirements throughout the capability lifecycle.

The directorate’s functions align with the principles of a nuclear mindset through a commitment to technical excellence, procedural compliance, accountability, traceability, a questioning attitude and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and system administration support for the RMS and associated engineering tools
• Supporting governance, implementation, continuous improvement and user adoption of requirements and MBSE practices
• Applying systems engineering principles to support the development, management, traceability, verification and analysis of requirements across the capability lifecycle
• Supporting stakeholders in the development, maintenance and effective use of system models (MBSE)
• Conducting and presenting evidence‑based analysis to support informed decision‑making (including identification of trends, risks, impacts and opportunities)
• Troubleshooting technical issues and developing practical solutions in a complex stakeholder environment
• Translating technical concepts for non‑technical audiences through clear written and verbal communication
• Managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment

About You

• Experience applying systems engineering principles and requirements management practices across a capability lifecycle
• Familiarity with MBSE approaches and tools, and the ability to support stakeholders using them effectively
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a track record of practical delivery
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability, including communicating complex technical concepts clearly
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure

Mandatory qualifications / experience (required)

• A degree in Engineering (any specialisation), Mathematics, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Physics or Science, or a related discipline

Security Requirement

• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance
• Flexible working arrangements may be supported where aligned with operational and business requirements