Senior Defence Operations & Analytics Lead

Australian Submarine Agency; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Australian Submarine Agency is seeking an EL 1 Senior Operations Analyst based in Canberra to lead complex analytic studies informing capability decisions for national security. You will apply operations analysis, modelling, and data-driven methods to submarine and undersea challenges, delivering robust recommendations with senior stakeholder buy-in.

Working with multidisciplinary teams in a high-autonomy role, you will mentor analysts, manage competing priorities, and ensure outputs meet

Responsabilidades

• Lead the planning, conduct, and delivery of complex analytical studies to support organisational decision‑making.
• Apply Operations Analysis methodologies, modelling and simulation, quantitative analysis, and data-driven approaches to complex Defence problems.
• Translate strategic and operational challenges into structured analytical questions and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Lead the design, execution, validation, and evaluation of analytical activities, ensuring outputs are technically robust and fit for purpose.
• Provide professional leadership and oversight to ensure analytical products meet ASA standards.
• Manage and mentor analysts within an integrated workforce, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
• Coordinate and prioritise team workloads, resources, and deliverables to meet organisational objectives and deadlines.
• Engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate complex concepts, and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of analytical methods, tools, frameworks, and business processes.
• Prepare and present high-quality written reports, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior leaders and decision-makers.

Descripción del empleo

The Australian Submarine Agency is seeking an EL 1 Senior Operations Analyst based in Canberra to lead complex analytic studies informing capability decisions for national security. You will apply operations analysis, modelling, and data-driven methods to submarine and undersea challenges, delivering robust recommendations with senior stakeholder buy-in.

Working with multidisciplinary teams in a high-autonomy role, you will mentor analysts, manage competing priorities, and ensure outputs meet