Project Planning & Control Lead - Csi-Ipt

Employee TypeFull TimeVacancy TypePermanentDisciplineFinanceJob HighlightsSet up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled. Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks. Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.About us:Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia's National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains.We are all about developing and growing talent and empowering our people to be the best they can be. We provide a supportive and agile environment and diverse career opportunities with meaningful work. We provide genuine work life balance with options to suit everyone.About you:To be successful in securing this position, you will have demonstrated skills and experience within the below areas:

• Extensive experience in applying principles, concepts, practices and standards of scheduling and EVM principles, in particular, Critical Path Method and Baseline Control preferably within the defence industry
• Extensive project administration experience with substantial knowledge of and exposure to accounting and budgeting principles
• Computer literacy with an ability to prepare, analyse, and interpret reports
• Intermediate to advanced skills and experience in the use of MS Office and other relevant software packages and applications (Open Plan Professional, Cobra, etc.)
• Significant experience within a customer liaison role
• Good communication skills including the ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports, briefings, updates and other documentation to internal stakeholders
• Leadership skills with proven ability to lead, mentor and supervise a professional team
• Some bid proposal development experience will be an added advantage

What we offer you:

• At Lockheed Martin Australia, we empower you to be your best. Our Destination Wellbeing portfolio will guide you on your journey to take greater control of your time, life, wealth, and health.
• 9-Day Fortnight, Leave Purchase, and Australian Defence Reservist Leave are just some ways we provide you with the flexibility to manage your time away from work.
• Your financial well-being is important to us, and we provide access to Novated Car Lease, discounted Health Insurance, and membership to Destination Discounts (which saves you money on everyday purchases).
• You can create your own learning and development experience with access to multiple learning platforms, where you can build your skills through several online and internal training resources.

Together we can make a difference.Special Requirements:Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and hold a current or eligible to obtain NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.Your responsibilities will include:About the Program:
LMA has entered into an arrangement with BAE, Saab and CoA (MIWS) for the execution of all Combat System Integration work related to the Aegis Surface Combatant fleet.The agreement, called the Combat Systems Integration - Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) Collaboration Agreement or CCA forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1). The CSI-IPT evolves the current independently executing programs such as SEA4000 Phase 6 and SEA5000 Phase 1 under an umbrella enterprise organisation formed as a program of programs.The CSI-IPT will be built up with personnel from LMA, BAE, Saab and the CoA to form a collaborative team working across multiple programs to leverage synergies between platforms.The CSI-IPT is engaging each organisation to offer candidates for roles from their existing staff and will select from the pool of candidates provided across all organisations. The CSI-IPT will select candidates on a best-for-enterprise basis, taking into account the need to maintain a balance across all organisations.About the Role:
Working from Mawson Lakes, the Project Planning and Control Lead will report to the Project Planning & Controls Manager. This role is primarily responsible for monitoring and controlling Cost & Schedule for program across a portfolio of Tasking Statements. You will be required to lead the establishment of Performance Management Baselines for all Tasking Statements, and coordinate monthly analysis and reporting activities, ensuring adherence to the CSI Earned Value Management framework. On a day to day basis, you will:

• Manage the establishment and maintenance of fully integrated schedule and cost baselines for the program
• Provide SME guidance to stakeholders in the development of appropriate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for upcoming Tasking Statements, and manage the development and maintenance of existing Contract Work Breakdown Structures and associate WBS Dictionaries
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Project Controls team
• Coordinate month end status, analysis and reporting activities
• Oversee the delivery of Tasking Statement EVM reporting and analysis data to the IPT on a monthly basis
• Perform monthly schedule health and EVMS validation to support robust and valid project schedules and EV data
• Incorporate risk and schedule margin tasks into schedules based on risk registers and undertake Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) as required
• Ensure all project documentation including the Work Authorisation Documents (WADs, Control Account Plans (CAP) and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) are updated and maintained in accordance with the CSI Earned Value Management Plan