Job description
Location: Canberra, War fighting Networks and Applications Support Organisation , ICT Delivery Division, Chief Information Officer Group.
Contract Duration: 6 months
Overview: The Situational Awareness Capability Element (CE) Lead will work within the Warfighting Applications Product Line area, playing a crucial role in enhancing the Joint C2/C4 capability in both fixed and deployed operating environments. This role focuses on Planning and Execution, and its related applications/systems, ensuring the successful transition and rationalization of support arrangements for legacy Joint C2/C4 applications/systems, as well as the development and implementation of new support arrangements in collaboration with industry partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic plans and schedules for the transition and rationalization of support arrangements for legacy Joint C2/C4 applications/systems.
- Contribute to industry engagement activities, including the development of Statements of Work, raising Tasking Orders, and contract performance monitoring.
- Compile a backlog of requirements and capability improvement initiatives in consultation with current users, product managers, and support contractors.
- Work with Strategic Partners to manage the Defence User / Commercial Supplier interaction in the formulation and documentation of Joint C2/C4 requirements.
- Drive improvements through identifying and evaluating capability gaps and inefficiencies, including opportunities to rationalize Joint C2/C4 applications/systems.
- Coordinate and provide secretariat support to User-led Capability Boards leading up to and during Tranche 1.
- Supervise, coordinate, and manage Strategic Partner service delivery.
- Provide end-to-end, whole-of-capability lifecycle support for the Joint C2/C4 applications/systems applicable to the CE during Tranche 1, including budget management, effort tracking, and expenditure oversight.
- Plan subsequent tranches, including priorities, with user input.
- Support Joint C2/C4 Program Governance and reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in strategic planning and project management in complex and ambiguous environments.
- Ability to apply Product Manager (Delivery Group) responsibilities as defined in the Defence Capability Life Cycle Framework.
- Management experience in Joint Headquarters / single-Service headquarters, particularly in Joint C2/C4.
- Ability to work with senior military officials and commercial providers to identify and manage competing priorities.
Mandatory: Have and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance and the ability to upgrade to NV2 as required and requested by the Commonwealth
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Priya Srinivasan on email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.
