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BAE Systems • Edinburgh, Australia

Senior Cost Schedule Analyst

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Senior Cost Schedule Analyst

Job Location: Edinburgh Park, South Australia or Melbourne Street Office, Victoria – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Senior Project Controller is responsible for the proper use of the company Earned Value Management (EVM) System so that the project management team can adequately monitor and report on project cost, schedule progress and risk status. In the conduct of assigned duties, the Senior Project Controller must maintain the goodwill of the Customer and company management, by ensuring that our established EVM processes are carried out to report and manage the project with timely, accurate EVM data.

Core Duties:

  • Assist the project team to establish the initial cost & schedule baseline
  • Provide expert assistance in the use of cost & schedule tools (Open Plan/ Primavera/ Microsoft Project and Cobra)
  • Provide EVM project reporting and analysis data to the project team on a monthly basis
  • Coordinate or manage the month-end EVM process of Cost Account status reporting, accruals, schedule status and forecasting, estimate to complete data input, provision of progress and variance analysis reports
  • May perform project finance and contract related functions, such as administration of invoicing, foreign exchange, economic price variation (escalation), Australian Industry Involvement reporting & bank guarantees
  • Provide technical guidance and peer review within Project Controls community
  • May be required to assist the Project Management Function with gaining and maintaining any Cost Schedule Control Systems Criteria (CSCSC) validation or project Cost Schedule Status Reporting (CSSR) accreditations

Essential Skills:

  • Demonstrate proven performance and progression as a Project Controller, with schedule experience and cost experience is essential
  • In depth knowledge of Project Controls principles and tools; recognised as a CAS system expert
  • Working knowledge of quantifiable analysis of risk and uncertainty expert
  • Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
  • Experience working within a team environment with demonstrated problem solving skills

The JORN Team

The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a connected series of three remote over-the-horizon radars (OTHR) located in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The state-of-the-art defence system provides wide-area surveillance at ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres and plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief and rescue operations

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. .

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Collaboration spaces
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 52 weeks with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Family health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Gym membership – Discounts available
Health insurance
In house training
Learning license
Lunch and learns
Mental health support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access
Modern office
Neo-natal leave
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Private booths
Referral bonus
Relocation packages
Reservist leave – 15 days
Salary sacrifice
Secure on-site parking
Share options
Shared parental leave
Mentoring

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