Cost Analyst TCO

• Be part of something BIG!
• Career opportunity within Defence Industries
• Fixed term for to December 2026

About the role

As a Cost Analyst youll provide support for the costing processes. Youll oversee the financials and develop and manage the costs for each projects in line with the Target Cost Estimate (TCE) contract.

Youll be provided regular support to upskill you to lead the stakeholder engagement for the project and ensure accurate reporting of all financial information including variance analysis reports for the business.

In supporting the Cost Control activities youll contribute to the effective financial management of the projects. Youll assist with the development and maintain project budgets and support the monitoring of project accruals and commitments maintaining accurate resource and financial forecast data.

Importantly youll measure the health of the program against the cost and project budgets.

About you

You will bring your tertiary qualification in either project management or a related field with your advanced Excel skills knowledge of cost management techniques Earned Value Management estimating quantity surveying and quantitative risk analysis. Youll have previous experience of matrix environment in cost estimating cost engineering or project controls environment and experience continuing to projects of a variety of products and services across all lifecycle phases.

To be successful you will have:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
• Current AU Drivers Licence

This role is based at Henderson WA.

Your future at Babcock what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you this could mean flexible start and finish times a mix of office and home working or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave volunteer leave paid parental leave defence reservist leave and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcocks supportive and engaging environment coupled with our capability framework aims to advance your career with internal development programs self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail health entertainment travel and much more plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind Collaborate Be Curious Think Outcomes Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130 year global heritage of Babcock International Group a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1800 experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available affordable and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

So if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world together please apply via the Apply Now button below.

To learn more about Babcock .

Job req # 73262

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however due to the defence orientation of this role the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to reference checks police check security check qualifications and right to work.

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