Senior Operations Analyst

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is recruiting on behalf of a high-profile Federal Government agency for an EL1 Senior Operations Analyst to support Australia’s submarine capability program. You will lead end-to-end analytical work, delivering rigorous evidence-based analysis to inform capability decisions in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

You will work within the Australian Submarine Agency, providing decision support to senior stakeholders and mentoring analysts while coordinating workloads to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, Data Science, Economics, Defence Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with modelling & simulation tools, analytical software, data visualisation tools, or programming languages relevant to Defence analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, conduct and delivery of complex analytical studies to support 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 evidence-based recommendations
• Design, execute, validate and evaluate analytical activities to ensure outputs are technically robust and fit-for-purpose
• Provide professional leadership and oversight to ensure analytical products meet required standards
• Manage and mentor analysts within an integrated workforce, fostering collaboration and professional development
• Coordinate and prioritise workloads, resources and deliverables to meet deadlines and priorities
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver outcomes
• Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical methods, tools, frameworks and business processes
• Produce high-quality written reports, briefs and recommendations for senior leaders and decision-makers

Skills

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Analytical tradecraft

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven analysis

Education

Operations Research

Statistics

Engineering

Data Science

Tools

Modelling tools

Simulation tools

Data visualisation

Programming languages

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 EL1 Senior Operations Analyst 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 Senior Operations Analyst (EL1) is accountable (under broad direction and with a high degree of autonomy) for delivering rigorous, evidence-based analysis to inform capability decisions.

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 lead analytical activities end-to-end— from problem definition through to findings and recommendations—and provide trusted decision support to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced and high-profile environment.

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.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for leading and delivering complex analytical activities, including:

• Leading the planning, conduct, and delivery of complex analytical studies to support decision-making
• Applying Operations Analysismethodologies, modelling and simulation, quantitative analysis, and data-driven approaches to complex Defence problems
• Translating strategic and operational challenges into structured analytical questions and evidence-based recommendations
• Designing, executing, validating and evaluating analytical activities to ensure outputs are technically robust and fit-for-purpose
• Providing professional leadership and oversight to ensure analytical products meet required standards
• Managing and mentoring analysts within an integrated workforce, fostering collaboration, innovation and professional development
• Coordinating and prioritising workloads, resources and deliverables to meet deadlines and organisational priorities
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate complex concepts and deliver outcomes
• Contributing to continuous improvement of analytical methods, tools, frameworks and business processes
• Producing high-quality written reports, briefs and recommendations for senior leaders and decision-makers

About You

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering complex, evidence-based analysis in a high-stakes or complex environment
• Strong capability in systems thinking, structured problem solving and analytical tradecraft
• Confidence leading analytical workstreams and guiding others to deliver quality outputs
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure

Mandatory qualifications / experience (required):

• Tertiary qualifications in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, Data Science, Economics, Defence Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with one or more of the following (highly desirable): modelling & simulation tools, analytical software, data visualisation tools, or programming languages relevant to Defence analysis

Security Requirement

Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process.

• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting (PV)security clearance
• Australian Citizenship is required
• Applicants must be able to account for their personal background for their whole life and demonstrate suitability to work in a high security environment
• The successful applicant must satisfy all applicable security and workforce suitability requirements, including ITAR eligibilityand Nuclear Suitability obligations

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at:https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.