Systems Planning and Analysis Australia Pty Ltd (SPA Australia) provides senior decision makers within the Australian Department of Defence with timely and objective assessments affecting their capability employment and investment strategies. Our team of former military professionals and operations research analysts integrate military expertise with advanced analytic methods including force generation modelling, agent based tactical simulations, and operational mission analyses to deliver trusted decision support that directly contributes to national security outcomes.

Together with SPA Australia, our AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG) provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the US Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia class SSN program and the new SSN X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high profile,



major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.

The AUKUS COMSUBFOR team within ASIG is charged with delivering high quality, timely tracking, analysis and policy solutions to a variety of challenging problems in the man/train/equip (raise/train/sustain) space. We work in a dynamic environment with new information and bureaucratic realities often forcing adjustments in approach and priorities. Current chartered lines of effort include workforce modelling and future workforce development, policy development, training strategy implementation, knowledge transfer, and operational process development.

Overview We are seeking a high performing Analyst to join a growing Australia based team supporting one of the most significant Defence capability initiatives in Australia.

Working within a multinational AUKUS environment, you will contribute to the development and transition of workforce and training solutions, initially aligned to U.S. Navy training systems and evolving to incorporate U.K. Royal Navy training frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, nationally significant programs that will help shape Australia's future Defence capabilities.

Responsibilities As a trusted member of the project team, you will work closely with Defence, government, and industry stakeholders, producing high quality analysis, reports, briefings,



and recommendations that inform senior decision makers. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working within multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to meaningful national outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Support workforce planning, modelling, and organisational design activities that enable Defence capability outcomes.

Analyse training systems, workforce requirements, and workforce readiness challenges to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Collect, analyse, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to support evidence based recommendations.

Develop reports, executive briefings, presentations, and other skilled documentation for senior stakeholders.

Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder engagement activities across Defence, government, and industry organisations.

Contribute to the design and implementation of workforce and training solutions aligned with Defence objectives.

Support project planning, risk management, and delivery activities within a complex stakeholder environment.

Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and multinational teams, both virtually and in person, to achieve program outcomes.

We are looking for a motivated and mission focused professional with the following attributes:

Experience in workforce planning, organisational design, training analysis, operational analysis or a related discipline.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to work through complex issues and competing stakeholder requirements.

Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing professional reports, briefings, and recommendations.

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📌 Program Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 Systems Planning And Analysis
📍 Canberra