Randstad Defence is proud to support key clients in the Australian Defence Industry. On behalf of our Defence client, we are seeking an experienced Life Cycle Cost Lead to be an integral part of the team, position to be based in Adelaide.
You will provide expert technical cost advice and inputs to influence a lower overall ownership cost to Defence whilst ensuring a product that is consistent with function and quality. Your analytical techniques could include Design to Cost (DTC), Total Ownership Cost (TOC), and Life Cycle Cost (LCC). Your key responsibilities would include estimating program cost through the full life cycle while identifying cost impact of the changes to parameters such as design, reliability, test ability, maintainability, supportability, and sustainment
Candidates must be Australian Citizens and must have a NV1 Security Clearance.
As Life Cycle Cost Lead you will
* Undertake LCC modeling, analysis and validation of models to support program goals and deliverables (such as LORA, RSPL, Sparing modeling, contract negotiations, approvals).
* Provide advice to the multi-discipline project team and senior leadership regarding LCC technical requirements, interfaces, and the applicability of different estimating techniques at various stages in a lifecycle.
* Analyse options relating to ‘cost to support’ capabilities.
* Review the Life Cycle Cost CDRLs & DIDs, as delivered by the Primary Industry Partner, and provide feedback in accordance with the CoA obligations under the relevant contract.
* Update IIP LCCM financial slides in monthly ADS Board Pack.
* Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with FIC teams, Project Management, Scheduling, Commercial and GFx to enable timely delivery of LCC products.
* Work with the Primary Industry Partner, as the CoA Life Cycle Cost representative, to support the development and delivery of their Life-Cycle Cost Model and Report.
* Support the ILS Manager in reviewing the Life Cycle Cost CDRLs & DIDs and provide feedback in accordance with the CoA obligations.
* Support the ILS Manager and program management in making informed decisions when negotiating contracts.
* Analyse options relating to ‘cost to support’ capabilities
About You
* NV1 Security Clearance;
* Tertiary qualifications in an Engineering discipline (desirable)
* Proven experience in ILS and LCCA, preferably within a similar industry
* Experience and understanding across Defence acquisition and sustainment phases
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform comprehensive cost analyses
* Knowledge and ability to use MS Excel, the Capability Costing Tool (CCT), ACEIT and other cost modeling tools
* Project management and organisational skills
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Willingness to travel interstate when required
Our offer to you
* Competitive remuneration;
* Unique opportunity to contribute your great skills to the defence programs of national significance;
If you are keen on exploring this position, please do not hesitate to apply now or send me an email at lorraine.kenny@randstad.com.au
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