Senior Cost Schedule Analyst

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount shopping scheme

Veteran friendly workplace

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Cost Schedule Analyst to lead EVM, cost and schedule control within the CSI-IPT collaboration for the Hobart Class Destroyer and Hunter Class programs. The role focuses on planning baselines, variance analyses, and CTR/ETC reporting to support program governance.

You will work with CAMs, CAPs and RAM structures, ensuring accurate funding projections and adherence to government guidelines within an Australian Defence environment.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Earned Value Management principles in defence programs.
• Awareness of estimating, pricing, and project accounting principles.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple projects to achieve outcomes.
• Proficiency with industry tools OpenPlan and Cobra.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and upkeep of the Tasking Statement Work Breakdown Structure and Project Baselines, including approved changes.
• Establish and maintain Control Account structures and RAM; develop CAPs using rolling wave planning.
• Lead monthly reporting cycles—collect actuals, status updates, and ETC; perform variance analysis.
• Lead CEAC activities, providing SME support to CAMs during input development and program-wide consolidation.
• Ensure consistent EVMS application for accurate monitoring, reporting, and performance across the lifecycle.
• Support IBR and EVMS surveillance reviews as directed by CSI Project Planning and Controls Manager.

Skills

EVM principles

Estimating & pricing

Finance knowledge

Cross-project collaboration

Tools

OpenPlan

Cobra

Job description

Competitive salary + discount shopping scheme

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

LMA has entered into an arrangement with BAE, Saab and CoA (MIWS) for the execution of all Combat System Integration work related to the Aegis Surface Combatant fleet.

The agreement, called the Combat Systems Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) Collaboration Agreement or CCA forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1).

The CSI-IPT will be built up with personnel from LMA, BAE, Saab and the CoA to form a collaborative team working across multiple programs to leverage synergies between platforms.

The Senior Cost Schedule Analyst is responsible for the development and management of cost and schedule control systems, specifically within the CSI-IPT Earned Value Management System (EVMS). This includes creating and maintaining time phased budgets, project schedules, and managing baseline change requests while ensuring program governance and data integrity. The role also encompasses monitoring and controlling contract costs and schedules, ensuring alignment with negotiated parameters, government guidelines, and contractual obligations. Key activities include performing variance and risk analyses, preparing financial reports and program plans, proactively identifying and mitigating cost and schedule risks, and maintaining accurate funding projections to support program execution. Furthermore, the role requires incorporating contractual changes to maintain realistic cost and schedule baselines.

What you'll be doing:

Lead the creation and upkeep of the Tasking Statement Work Breakdown Structure (TSWBS), WBS Dictionaries, and Project Management Baselines (PMB), including managing approved changes.

Establish and maintain Control Account structures and Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAM); develop and maintain Control Account Plans (CAP) utilizing rolling wave planning.

Lead monthly reporting cycles – collecting actuals, status updates, and Estimates to Complete (ETC) – and perform detailed variance analysis adhering to established business rhythms.

Lead Comprehensive Estimate at Completion (CEAC) activities, providing subject matter expertise (SME) to Control Account Managers (CAMs) during input development and program-wide consolidation.

Ensure consistent application of Earned Value Management standards, processes, and systems for accurate monitoring, reporting, and performance measurement throughout the project lifecycle.

Supporting Activities:

Provide support for Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) surveillance reviews, as directed by the CSI Project Planning and Controls Manager.

What you'll bring:

A comprehensive understanding of, and demonstrable experience applying EVM principles, concepts, practices, and standards specifically within an Australian Defence environment.

Awareness and working knowledge of estimating & pricing, commercial aspects, and finance (project accounting) principles.

Proven experience in effectively collaborating across multiple projects to achieve successful outcomes.

Proficient in using industry standard tools such as OpenPlan and Cobra.

If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every criterion, we'd still love to hear from you. Your skills and experience may be a great fit for this role, or another opportunity within our organisation.

About Lockheed Martin:

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements:
Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace:
Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Equal Opportunity:
Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.
As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.

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Our collective strengths make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our community and our planet. We are at the forefront of helping to solve the world's most complex defence and security problems.

Lockheed Martin's diverse programs form a critical backbone of Australia's current and future defence capabilities including Next Generation Pilot Training, Combat Systems Integration, Rotary Wing Systems and Sustainment, 5th Generation Air Combat Capability and Surveillance across air, sea, land and space.

Our collective strengths make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our community and our planet. We are at the forefront of helping to solve the world's most complex defence and security problems.

Lockheed Martin's diverse programs form a critical backbone of Australia's current and future defence capabilities including Next Generation Pilot Training, Combat Systems Integration, Rotary Wing Systems and Sustainment, 5th Generation Air Combat Capability and Surveillance across air, sea, land and space.

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