This is a unique chance for an experienced APS6 Requirements Management and Analysis Technical Specialist to support the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA), contributing to a nationally significant defence initiative that will shape Australia’s security, workforce, industrial capability and supply chains for decades to come.
About the Role
Working within the Australian Submarine Agency environment, the Requirements Management and Analysis Technical Specialist (APS6) is accountable (under broad direction and with a high degree of autonomy) for providing technical expertise, systems administration support, analysis and stakeholder engagement to enable effective requirements management and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.
The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. This whole-of-nation effort will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.
You will support the governance, implementation, continuous improvement and user adoption of the Requirements Management System (RMS) and associated engineering toolsets, ensuring requirements, architectures, design artefacts and traceability information are managed in accordance with organisational standards and systems engineering best practice.
About the Team
The Requirements Analysis and Intelligence Directorate provides analytical and intelligence support to the Capability Sponsor within the 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.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting and delivering requirements management and MBSE outcomes, including:
- Providing technical expertise and system administration support for the RMS and associated engineering tools
- Supporting governance, implementation, continuous improvement and user adoption of requirements and MBSE practices
- Applying systems engineering principles to support the development, management, traceability, verification and analysis of requirements across the capability lifecycle
- Supporting stakeholders in the development, maintenance and effective use of system models (MBSE)
- Conducting and presenting evidence-based analysis to support informed decision-making (including identification of trends, risks, impacts and opportunities)
- Troubleshooting technical issues and developing practical solutions in a complex stakeholder environment
- Translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences through clear written and verbal communication
- Managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
You will demonstrate:
- Experience applying systems engineering principles and requirements management practices across a capability lifecycle
- Familiarity with MBSE approaches and tools, and the ability to support stakeholders using them effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of practical delivery
- Strong stakeholder engagement capability, including communicating complex technical concepts clearly
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure
- A degree in Engineering (any specialisation), Mathematics, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Physics or Science, or a related discipline
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance
- Flexible working arrangements may be supported where aligned with operational and business requirements
If you are an experienced requirements management / MBSE professional seeking to contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime national program, we encourage you to apply today.
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