Business Analyst Cost

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 Business Analyst Cost in Adelaide to work on NCB projects. 

What You’ll Do  
  

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

• Deliver cost performance analysis to track and assess DCE program progress against budget and schedule 

• Develop program reports & metrics to clearly communicate cost performance and trends to stakeholders 

• Undertake ‘what-if’ analysis to model and assess potential cost risks and impacts 

• Evaluate program baselines to support overall contract performance assessment 

• Analyse shipyard performance and contribute to the ONS cost allocation model, linking shipyard outputs to program and ship outcomes 

 
What You’ll Bring 
 

• Strong cost analysis capability – ability to interpret program cost performance and identify trends 

• Advanced reporting & data visualisation skills – experience developing clear metrics, dashboards, and program reports 

• Analytical & scenario modelling skills – capability to conduct ‘what-if’ analysis and assess cost risks 

• Baseline & performance assessment expertise – understanding of program controls and contract performance evaluation 

• Stakeholder & shipyard performance insight – ability to analyse and translate shipyard performance into program impacts 

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.