The key duties of the position include The Role Cost Schedule Analyst will be required to work in a complex operating environment as part of the Naval Construction Branch (NCB). The position supports the implementation and delivery of continuous naval shipbuilding. The Cost Schedule Analyst will be an integral member of the Business Directorate within NCB. The Cost Schedule Analyst will contribute to the NCB Mission through their strong focus on knowledge and capability development. The key responsibilities are: Deliver schedule analysis on the progress of ship construction in the Osborne and Henderson shipyards. Provide analysis of shipyard performance to support the project office in keeping the acquisition contract on track. Contribute to implementation of best practice and benchmarking in schedule analysis. Develop program management reports and metrics for schedule. Provide the 'what if' analysis in terms of schedule risk to the program. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the NCB Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and the supporting schedules to ensure the delivery of Defence capabilities. Facilitate the analysis and NCB reporting to support the relevant Project Management Offices (PMOs) and Sustainment Project Offices (SPOs) in meeting their contract administration. As part of the analysis, highlight key risks to the achievement of key milestones. About our Team The Waterfront and Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment (W&CNSS) Division is responsible for coordinating the uplift of the sovereign industrial base and management of Defence's presence in principal shipyards. The W&CNSS Division is comprised of Continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment (CNNS) and Naval Construction Branches SA & WA (NCB). The CNNS Branch coordinates the development of the CNSS Key Enablers (industry, workforce, infrastructure, security and innovation) and administratively supports DEPSEC NSS in their role as the Capability Manager for CNSS. The Naval Construction Branches (SA & WA) provide effective governance, project assurance and performance oversight at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia and Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia. The Division also maintains a minor presence at Port Macquarie in New South Wales to provide oversight on the construction of the Young Endeavour replacement. Our Ideal Candidate To succeed in this role you must have personal drive and integrity with the ability to: Comply with organisational values and have a shared responsibility for the achievement of team goals and objectives. Add value and deliver on the organizational strategy. Build trust and demonstrate integrity with internal and external stakeholders. Support the NCB leadership team by monitoring and effectively reporting the progress of assigned tasking in a timely manner. Manage multiple internal/external stakeholders in a complex environment. Ability to distil complex information quickly and efficiently for a target audience.