Job Description

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. 

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Data Analyst in ACT to work on projects within one of our most dynamic environments

What You’ll Do

The Data Analyst plays a key role in enabling data‑driven decision‑making by transforming complex, structured and unstructured data into clear, actionable insights. This role delivers end‑to‑end analysis, applies robust statistical and analytical techniques, and communicates findings to inform operational, tactical and strategic outcomes.
 

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Analyse data end‑to‑end to extract insights to inform SPO reporting requirements, ensuring data quality, integrity and fit‑for‑purpose use.

• Develop and apply analytical and data science techniques to model, predict and evaluate trends and outcomes in product data.

• Visualise and communicate insights through clear narratives, dashboards and reports to support decision-making, incorporating best practice across SPO’s and customising to leadership requirements.

• Deliver business intelligence products that meet stakeholder needs and contribute to improved analytics practices and standards across SPO functions.

What You’ll Bring

This role requires a well-rounded data professional with strong capabilities across analytics, data science, machine learning, and business intelligence. The focus is on translating complex data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making, and delivering scalable data solutions. Success in the role depends on strong technical capability combined with clear communication and stakeholder engagement.

• Data Analytics: End-to-end analysis of structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and translating insights into clear, actionable outcomes.

• Data Science: Use of predictive modelling and data science methods to analyse data, improve model performance, and generate business value.

• Data Visualisation: Design and delivery of clear, engaging visual outputs, with the ability to build narratives that support decision-making.

• Business Intelligence: Development of reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and delivering insights aligned to stakeholder needs.

• Machine Learning & Data Modelling: Building, training, and maintaining models and data structures to support business processes and enable scalable, reliable solutions.

• Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain an AGSVA Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with  International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
   

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services
 

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests. 

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services 

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.

• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.

• Veteran support Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.