Cost and Analyst

Cost and Schedule Analyst

Location:

Abbotsford, VIC, AU, 3067

Onsite or Hybrid:
Hybrid

• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

Babcock is seeking a talented Cost & Schedule Analyst to join our JP9101 team, supporting a major defence acquisition program of national significance.

In this role, you will play a central part in ensuring the program delivers on time and within budget. You will provide trusted cost and schedule analysis, forecasting, and reporting, helping senior leaders make informed decisions across the program lifecycle.

You will work closely with engineering, delivery, commercial and customer stakeholders, contributing to financial governance, Earned Value Management (EVM), and ASDEFCON‑aligned reporting. This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to influence how a complex program is delivered.

If you enjoy working in a technically complex environment, analysing data, solving problems, and supporting program success, this role offers meaningful impact within a purpose‑driven organisation.

You are an analytical, detail‑driven professional who thrives in structured project environments. You bring experience in cost and schedule analysis, and you’re confident turning data into clear insights that support decision‑making.

You enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and contributing to strong governance practices. You value accuracy, continuous improvement, and delivering high‑quality work in fast‑paced environments.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field
• Familiarity with ASDEFCON reporting requirements
• Cost and schedule analysis for projects or programs
• Forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial modelling
• Governance, audit support, and baseline management
• Advanced Excel and Primavera P6 capability

At Babcock, you’ll help deliver programs that contribute to a safer, more secure world. You’ll join a collaborative team that values curiosity, courage, kindness, and accountability. We support professional growth and encourage new ideas that improve how we work.

If you’re ready to grow your career and contribute to a program that truly matters, please apply via the Apply Now button.

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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in Australia and capable of obtaining the required Defence Security Clearance.

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