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Project and Program Cost Analyst

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop and maintain cost estimates, analyze financial information, and provide strategic costing advice to support government program and investment decisions.

Role type

Senior IC project and program cost analyst

Builds

Business cases, financial recommendations, and cost estimation frameworks for government programs

Domain

Public sector / Government finance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Cost estimation, financial analysis, budgeting, commercial management, risk identification, stakeholder engagement, written advice, financial modelling

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Government financial frameworks, public sector environment experience

Technologies

Financial models, cost data, work breakdown structures

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cost estimates using various methodologies; Analyze financial and commercial information to support investment decisions; Provide strategic costing advice identifying financial risks and opportunities; Support the development of business cases and financial recommendations; Prepare and present accurate financial information to stakeholders; Contribute to cost estimation processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Seniority

Experienced, hands-on IC