Principal Project Control Analyst

ASC is seeking a highly experienced Principal Project Controls Analyst to join our SSN Sustainment Program.

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will be the subject matter expert for Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls governance, cost and schedule performance analysis, and forecasting across one of Australia’s most significant Defence programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and alignment of project scope, schedule and cost baselines, while providing the insights and assurance required to support effective decision-making.

As a senior leader within the Project Controls function, you will provide technical leadership, mentoring and coaching to Project Controls professionals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, support audit and governance activities, and act as deputy to the Project Controls Manager when required.

This is a 12-month, fixed term opportunity based at Henderson, WA.

Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Extensive experience in Project Controls, Cost Control, Cost Estimating, Project Accounting, Planning or Scheduling roles.

Demonstrated experience implementing and governing Earned Value Management frameworks within complex project environments.

Strong experience facilitating Estimate at Completion (EAC), forecasting, variance analysis and baseline change management processes.

Advanced capability with Deltek Cobra, Primavera P6, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring and developing project controls professionals.

Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability.

High attention to detail with a strong focus on governance, compliance and data integrity.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.