The role
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.
The APS 6 Requirements Management and Analysis Technical Specialist will provide technical expertise, system administration support, analysis and stakeholder engagement to enable effective requirements management and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.
The role supports the governance, implementation, continuous improvement and user adoption of the Requirements Management System (RMS) and associated engineering tools, ensuring that requirements, architectures, design artefacts and traceability information are managed in accordance with organisational standards and systems engineering best practice.
This position is preferably located in Canberra, ACT, however, the ASA supports flexible working arrangements where these align with operational and business requirements.
The successful applicant must satisfy all applicable security and workforce suitability requirements, including ITAR eligibility, Nuclear Suitability obligations, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.
About our Team
The Requirements Analysis and Intelligence Directorate provides analytical and intelligence support to the Capability Sponsor within the Australian Submarine Agency (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.
The directorate's functions align with the principles of a nuclear mindset through a commitment to technical excellence, procedural compliance, accountability, traceability, a questioning attitude and continuous learning. By maintaining accurate information, supporting analytical insight and enabling transparent decision-making, the directorate promotes the high standards of assurance and stewardship expected within a nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.
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.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience applying systems engineering principles to support the development, management, traceability, verification, and analysis of requirements across a capability lifecycle.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools, including the ability to support stakeholders in the development, maintenance, and effective use of system models.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and present evidence-based analysis to support informed decision-making, including the identification of trends, risks, impacts, and opportunities.
- Experience supporting enterprise software applications, preferably requirements management, systems engineering or configuration management tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify technical issues and develop practical solutions.
- Knowledge of requirements management principles and systems engineering practices.
- Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex stakeholder environment.
Eligibility requirements
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
Mandatory Qualifications:
A degree in engineering (any specialisation), mathematics, data analysis, computer science, physics or science.