About Us
IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia.
Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
The Role
The LAND 4140 BMS Logistics Support Analyst (LSA) role will:
• Support development of logistics requirements, including use studies/cases,
comparative analysis, standardisation and technological opportunities, requirements
evaluations and trade-offs and functional requirements definition etc.
• Elicit, develop, analyse and manage functional and non-functional performance
specifications related to the support system. This will include assessment and update
of the relevant elements within the existing Functional Performance Specification
(FPS).
• Detail logistic requirements using Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System
(DOORS) and relevant requirements documents (e.g. FPS and Integrated Logistic
Support Plan) through analysis, engagement and consultation with technical and
operational users, management, logisticians and other specialists.
• Conduct system supportability assessments of new products and systems (primarily
software-based integration within other stakeholder owned host environments) to
understand logistic impacts relating to through life support. The outcomes of this
process can relate but are not limited to operational readiness of a system; reliability;
maintenance impacts; operation and support costs in order to optimise the overall
support considerations of a new product.
• Assist in the planning of an LSA Program to be integrated, developed and conducted
in conjunction with the project’s requirements definition process with the
engineering team. This will ensure the design, development, production, transition,
in-service support and disposal functions, are cost effectively planned to achieve ILS
Program objectives.
• Support establishment of an LSA Program consistent with the phase of the materiel
life cycle; and ensuring the LSA Program is an integral part of Systems Engineering
and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) processes.
• Work closely with an Industry Systems Integrator to establish the LSA Program; then
manage and support them in undertaking the LSA Program to meet the requirements
of the contract.
• Support identification, sourcing and management of Government Furnished Material
(GFM) (covering Information, Data, Equipment). The majority of GFM will need to be
sourced from external to the project stakeholder owned host environments; and be
provided to the Industry Systems Integrator to support delivery of BMS capability.
• Support complex procurement activities including:
– Development of solicitation documentation and supporting information (i.e.
statements of work, statements of requirement, data item descriptions),
– Evaluation of industry responses to approaches to market related to area of
expertise.
– Ensuring ILS deliverables meet contracted, legislative and policy
requirements.
• Work collaboratively to develop and maintain beneficial, effective relationships and
negotiate effectively to influence stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver
agreed project outcomes.
• Assess, interpret and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Be accountable for accurate completion of work within defined timeframes and
quality requirements within a matrixed, integrated workforce.
The position reports to the ILS Manager and provides subject matter support to the BMS
(Critical C2) and BMS (Tactical) Project Managers, the Commercial Manager and the Project
Director.
About You
Experience Skills Sought:
The LAND 4140 BMS LSA role requires a highly organised and motivated individual who works
effectively in a complex environment, can think critically, has excellent problem-solving skills
and can manage competing priorities.
This role requires demonstrated experience in:
• Previous or current employment in an LSA, ILS or commensurate role.
• Experience in establishing and executing LSA activities within CASG or a similar
acquisition environment.
• Experience in establishing, building, running and maintaining LSA activities to the
required standard, and development the necessary ILS documentation to support
Government approvals and materiel delivery.
• ILS experience in a highly technical environment (e.g. systems of systems, complex
networking, software, radios, and operating systems).
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, creativity and responsibility to create a controllable
LSA environment for a complex integration project with limited guidance.
• Experience in identification, sourcing and management of Government Furnished
Material (GFM). This will also require experience in navigating different control
process such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Technical Assistance
Agreements (TAA), Third Party Retransfers (TPR), Intellectual Property (IP) and
contractual requirements.
• Experience working in complex and challenging environments.
• Experience working in a complex stakeholder system.
• Proven commercial and business acumen with an ability to build appropriate and
effective business relationships.
• Highly effective communication, both formally and informally, including advanced
technical writing skills.
• Initiative in keeping personal skills up to date, maintaining awareness of industry
developments and pursuing continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to analyse, design, plan, execute, and evaluate work to time, cost and quality
targets while assessing and evaluating risk.
Essential Experience and / or Qualifications:
• Previous experience in Defence logistics (or equivalent environment) managing
complex logistics activities, including support to procurement of capital equipment
and/or contract management.
• Relevant logistics experience of more than 8 years.
• Comprehensive understanding of the logistics support analysis role in accordance
with DEF (AUST) 5691 standard.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills.
Highly Desirable Experience and / or Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) or similar.
• Experience working in a Defence CASG project environment.
• Postgraduate qualifications, or demonstrated equivalent experience in logistics
management, asset management and/or project management.
• Experience in identification, sourcing and management of Government Furnished
Material (GFM); and navigating related control process (i.e. ITAR).
• Understanding of the application of Integrated Logistic Support practices within
complex Defence Acquisition Projects.
• Experience with Australian Defence Force Land Domain tactical communications and
ICT technologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of Defence processes and structure.
• Comprehensive understanding of the One Defence Capability System (formerly the
Capability Life Cycle).
What we offer
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team, working across some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.
As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment.
