Procurement & Grants Assurance & Policy Analyst Strategic Business Advice – Level 2 (Practitioner) Client: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Panel: Defence Support Services (DSS) – RFx27387 Canberra (255 London Circuit) or Remote Commencing March 2026 | Up to 6 Months Security Clearance: Minimum NV1Azooa is currently preparing a response to RFQTS RFx27387 under the DSS Panel and is seeking an experienced Procurement & Grants Assurance & Policy Analyst (Level 2 – Practitioner) to support review, alignment, and assurance activities across DFAT's Procurement and non-ODA Grants frameworks.This role is delivery-focused and suited to a practitioner with strong Commonwealth procurement experience, analytical capability, and structured documentation skills. Role OverviewThe Procurement & Grants Assurance & Policy Analyst will support: Strategic alignment of Procurement and Grants Policies with the BuyRight workflow tool Translation of audit findings into policy and control improvements Second-line assurance reviews across procurement, contract management, and grants Identification of compliance gaps and governance uplift opportunitiesWorking under limited supervision — and potentially under the direction of a Level 3 Lead Consultant — this role will contribute directly to strengthening governance, risk management, and compliance integrity across DFAT processes. Key Responsibilities Policy & Workflow Review Support Review DFAT Procurement Policy and associated guidance documentation Review non-ODA Grants Policy documentation Analyse BuyRight procurement and grants workflow processes Identify inconsistencies between policy intent and system/process execution Document control gaps, duplication, and process inefficiencies Highlight improvement opportunities aligned to Commonwealth frameworks Second-Line Assurance Activities Review the existing second-line assurance framework and associated tools Conduct assurance reviews across a structured sample of:Procurement activitiesContract management processesGrants processes Complete structured assurance checklists Test compliance against policy, CPRs, and internal controls Identify compliance issues and systemic control weaknesses Escalate significant findings appropriatelyThis component requires strong attention to detail, evidence-based analysis, and disciplined documentation. Documentation & Reporting Draft structured feedback to line areas outlining findings and observations Contribute to summary reports highlighting themes, trends, and risks Assist in developing recommended corrective actions and improvement plans Maintain clear, traceable documentation of review findings and supporting evidence Ensure reporting outputs are clear, defensible, and aligned to governance standards Governance Support Support updates to assurance templates, checklists, and documentation standards Assist in refining policy and workflow alignment recommendations Contribute to governance uplift initiatives and control improvements Support continuous improvement of procurement and grants governance processes Required Skills & ExperienceMandatory Minimum two (2) years' experience in Commonwealth procurement Strong understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) Experience reviewing procurement documentation and contract management processes Excellent written communication skills Strong analytical and critical thinking capability Ability to work independently and manage deliverables within defined timeframes Current NV1 Security Clearance Desirable Experience in Commonwealth grants administration (non-ODA preferred) Experience conducting assurance or compliance reviews Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting (PSP40616) Familiarity with workflow or procurement management systems (e.g., BuyRight or similar) Engagement Details Panel: Defence Support Services (DSS) Service Category: Strategic Business Advice Level: Level 2 – Practitioner Contract Duration: Up to 6 months Location: Canberra (255 London Circuit) or Remote May operate under direction of a Level 3 Lead Consultant RFQTS RelevanceThis role directly supports DFAT's requirement to: Align Procurement and Grants Policies with the BuyRight workflow tool Address internal audit recommendations Conduct second-line assurance reviews Identify compliance gaps and improvement opportunities Strengthen governance and control effectiveness across procurement and grants processesThe Procurement & Grants Assurance & Policy Analyst will play a critical delivery role in reviewing documentation, testing compliance, and contributing to structured governance uplift within the March–July 2026 project timeframe. About AzooaAzooa is a rapidly growing digital innovation company delivering high-quality professional services to the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) across Defence and broader Federal Government portfolios. Azooa is 100% Australian owned and operated — with no overseas staff.We are actively responding to RFQs under the DSS Panel and are seeking experienced professionals who want to contribute to meaningful Commonwealth governance reform initiatives. How to Express InterestIf you meet the criteria and are available from March 2026: Apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply Submit your CV Include your proposed daily rate (within panel cap) Confirm your current NV1 clearance Stay ahead of similar opportunities: Update your Azooa profile so we can notify you when similar procurement, governance and assurance roles become available: https://www.azooa.com.au/azooaprofileFollow the Azooa LinkedIn page for more Defence and Federal Government contract opportunities as we continue supporting DFAT and responding to DSS Panel RFQs.