Title: Capability Analyst - Portfolio Investment Analysis and or Industry Policy and Analysis (Australia)
Description: Australia. Australia APS: Capability Analyst - Portfolio Investment Analysis And Or Industry Policy And Analysis. The key duties of the position include The Role The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia's economic and national security landscape for decades to come. Within the Capability Analyst function an APS 6 Capability Analyst is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex writing and analytical work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making, Australia's strategic environment, Defence's mission and policy requirements, the purpose of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA), and Australia's industry development priorities. An APS 6 Capability Analyst will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. They will provide detailed capability analyst technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. An APS 6 Capability Analyst may be a team coach or lead a team and be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes. An APS 6 Capability Analyst will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex or sensitive issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self- improvement and professional development. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in ASA as a Building Capability Payment (BCP). This enables ASA to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the ASA Enterprise Agreement, for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to ASA capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team The Industrial Strategy, Capability and Policy Analysis (ISCPA) Branch plays a critical role in shaping the conditions necessary for Australia's industrial base to grow, strengthen and remain resilient, as outlined in the AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy. ISCPA enables the industrial transformation required to deliver Australia's conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarine capability while sustaining the Collins class submarine fleet. The Branch is accountable for defining sovereign industrial capability requirements and establishing the policy settings that underpin industry growth, ensuring alignment with national security objectives and long-term strategic priorities. ISCPA influences industrial policy direction across Government, guides investment decisions, and fosters collaboration across Commonwealth and State agencies, AUKUS partners, and industry to achieve timely and effective industrial uplift in support of the Optimal Pathway. Within ISCPA, the Sovereign Industry Capability Analysis Directorate assesses and validates sovereign industrial capability requirements across the Optimal Pathway and provides evidence based insights and key impact analyses such as cost benefit assessments. It leads the development of policy proposals and builds the analytical foundation needed for industry uplift decisions. The Portfolio Management and Planning Branch (PMPB) is responsible for the establishment and implementation of best-practice portfolio, program and capability analysis, and delivering decision support to the ASA executive to support the planning, management and delivery of Nuclear-Powered Submarines for Australia. PMPB sits central to the ASA'S key decision making fora, supporting senior executives with an aggregated, balanced and integrated view of the key initiatives in support of delivering the Optimal Pathway - from planning through to delivery. Within PMPB, the role of the Portfolio Investment Analysis Directorate is to facilitate the delivery of high quality business cases for investment proposals and to support robust internal governance by providing analysis and advice to senior decision makers. Team members assist planning, analyzing, writing and reviewing proposals for internal ASA committee consideration, working closely with delivery areas to develop compelling written narratives. Staff working in the Directorate require excellent strategic writing skills, along with strong analytical thinking and stakeholder consultation skills. Our Ideal Candidate We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program. Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role: Our ideal candidate is a strategic, analytical, and highly collaborative professional with strong expertise in Defence capability and industry development. They excel at producing high quality briefing products for Senior Executives and bring a good understanding of ASA and broader Defence policy, including the Optimal Pathway, National Defence Strategy, Defence Industry Development Strategy, and the AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy. They have demonstrated knowledge of Defence capability development processes, including navigating government approvals to progress complex capability and industry initiatives. They are skilled at conducting independent capability and strategic analysis, providing clear and insightful advice on Government submissions and proposals-evaluating strategic context, capability options, resource implications, risks, acquisition pathways, and alignment with industry development priorities. The ideal candidate builds and sustains productive relationships across internal teams, Defence stakeholders, and industry. They are an effective communicator who adapts their style to suit different audiences and confidently represents the team in engagements and negotiations. They demonstrate strong problem solving skills, designing and recommending practical solutions to issues that may impact desired outcomes. They are capable of contributing to ASA strategic centre reviews of NPS investment proposals and ensuring all work is delivered accurately and within required timeframes. As a collaborative team member, they share their expertise, mentoring and guiding colleagues to support continuous improvement and enhance team capability.. Publication: Fri, 06 Mar via techm.co.za #policy #analyst #nowhiring #australia #australia
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Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:45:37 +0200
