Director - Joint
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, commercial and analytics services to government and large organisations. We support clients across the world to meet complex national security challenges.
Location: Canberra, Australia.
Working with SPA Australia
SPA Australia operates across Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, and it recently acquired Proximity Advisory Services to strengthen legal and commercial capabilities. The Defence & Analytics team provides senior decision‑makers within the Australian Department of Defence with timely, objective assessments that inform capability employment and investment strategies.
Responsibilities
* Lead cross‑functional teams to conduct complex analysis across all warfighting domains, assessing Australian and adversary military operations, capabilities and capacities.
* Foster a mission‑focused, high‑performance culture and provide strong leadership to project teams.
* Apply deep expertise in military operations and support and enabling capability roadmaps.
* Build high level relationships with senior Defence stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor.
* Support Defence clients in the planning, design and execution of experimentation and operational analysis aligned with joint force design and integration priorities.
* Facilitate stakeholder engagements, including workshops and demonstrations.
* Oversee multiple concurrent analytical workstreams, ensuring timely delivery of rigorous, defensible analysis that supports strategic and operational decision‑making.
* Write capability analysis reports and briefs and present results to stakeholders across Defence organisations.
* Support clients in implementing operational and tactical plans that contribute to national security objectives.
* Identify strategic growth opportunities across the joint domain and lead growth within the Defence & Analytics practice.
Required Experience
* 15+ years relevant experience in military operations and associated technologies.
* Demonstrated expertise in one or more warfighting domains, missions or functional areas.
* Background in capability development, systems engineering, operations or mission analysis.
* Proven ability to conduct rigorous research and analysis and form defensible conclusions using incomplete information.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, producing compelling analytic products and briefings to senior‑leadership decision‑making.
* Experience leading small teams and projects in support of Defence capabilities.
* Demonstrated ability to apply innovative analytical concepts, quantitative tools and data visualisation methods to military problem sets and present results to executive‑level leaders.
* Experience in military operational planning within an operational headquarters or in Defence capability management (including requirements definition, capability documentation, modelling and simulation, or operations research).
* Current Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) Australian security clearance, or willingness and ability to obtain and maintain one.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, or substantial military experience plus an advanced non‑technical degree and proven Defence capability acumen (e.g., completion of the Capability Technology Management Program or equivalent).
* Current Positive Vetting (PV) Australian security clearance.
Note: ITAR/EAR Compliance
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) apply to this role. The position may require access to material controlled by ITAR and EAR. Candidates must satisfy ITAR and EAR controls and have the appropriate authorisation to access Controlled Materials. Citizenship and other factors may be assessed based on ITAR and EAR requirements. Further information is available at https://spa.com/about/compliance-statements/.
Working with SPA Australia – Our Values
We create an exceptional workplace culture that empowers our people. We’re committed to a safe, respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and accepted. Our values are: Genuine, Bold Approach, and delivering Helpful outcomes in an Objective, Trusted, and Responsive way.
The SPA Australia Difference: Benefits
* Flexible working options
* Health and wellbeing support – financial and educational
* Professional development, support and funding
* Career progression pathways supporting your development and career goals
* Chance to give back to your community by working with our not‑for‑profit partners
Additional Information
We provide a highly competitive executive compensation package, performance‑based incentives, a collaborative and supportive leadership environment and comprehensive employee benefits. To discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact Loretta Pabian at careers@proximity.com.au or careers@au.spa.com.
Senior level: Director. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management.
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