IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia.
Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) is located at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW and provides sustainment and project services.
Project AIR 7404 was established to replace and expand the Royal Australian Air Force’s medium air mobility fleet with C 130J aircraft, ensuring a reliable, combat-proven capability without introducing significant cost, schedule, or capability risk. In support of this, ALSPO plays a key role in preparing for the ongoing sustainment of the C 130J 30 fleet, including developing cost baselines, supporting Through Life Support (TLS) arrangements, and enabling a smooth transition from acquisition to sustainment while maintaining operational readiness and long-term value for Defence.
Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) are seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Cost Analyst to support the transition and retirement of the C 130J 30 fleet. This role is critical in delivering cost validation and verification services aligned with Defence and industry standards, contributing to strategic and operational outcomes.
The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:
Candidate Requirements 4.6 Commercial Financial Investigation and Validation Services – Level 3:
1. [Essential] Minimum 10 years plus experience within Defence.
2. [Essential] Social and professional ability to work as an effective team member, make responsible decisions on matters assigned, consult, recommend, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
3. [Essential] Analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
4. [Essential] Demonstrated experience in Cost Analysis.
5. [Essential] Knowledge of Defence Writing Standards and internal Defence processes.
6. [Essential] Demonstrated experience on complex stakeholder management skills.
Additional Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modelling and data analysis.
• Strong visual analysis capabilities to interpret and present complex data.
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Proven stakeholder engagement across diverse teams and leadership levels.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in knowledge transfer and mentoring.
• Skilled in developing procedural documentation.
• Proficient in extracting and interpreting data against contractual frameworks.
• Ability to substantiate facts and deliver evidence-based recommendations.
• Familiarity with DMFP (Defence Management and Financial Planning).
Education and Qualifications:
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CA, CIMA) is highly desirable.
• Defence or government procurement training (e.g. Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting) is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in cost analysis within a Defence or complex commercial environment.
Desirable Attributes:
• Experience in Defence or government cost analysis or procurement.
• Understanding of TLS (Through Life Support) contracts and sustainment planning.
• Familiarity with contract reform and value-for-money assessments.
An active NV1 security clearance is required for this role.
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team, working across some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.
As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment.
IAG Defence and National Security (DNS) is a multidisciplinary team of Project Management, ICT, Logistics, Engineering and Commercial advisory professionals who primarily provide services to the Defence Sector, Australian Department of Defence and Defence Industry.
Thanks to the diversity of its service offerings, IAG Defence & National Security is uniquely positioned to provide its partners and clients with holistic solutions that address complex cross-subject requirements.
IAG DNS is part of the wider IAG team - Australasia’s most trusted transaction, commercial, strategic advisory, delivery and technical services firm.
IAG has assisted clients to successfully plan, transact and deliver more than $200 billion of projects across Australia and internationally. This combined experience ensures our team of specialist advisors effectively navigate complex governance frameworks, challenging stakeholders, multifaceted technical environments and regulatory intricacies to deliver value for money outcomes.
We bring a flexible, scalable team with unmatched professional diversity – a national pool of approximately 250 advisors with diverse backgrounds in law, commerce, engineering, defence, construction, environmental management and stakeholder engagement.
