Arena Analyst

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA). Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.

This role sits at the centre of our Future Business function. You will make sense of what Defence is really doing across customers, competitors and emerging opportunities, turning scattered inputs into clear, usable insight. Your work will directly support leadership to decide where we play and why. This is not a reporting role. You will shape strategy, pipeline and pursue decisions, with visibility across the full picture, not just a slice.

You will work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders in Canberra. Therefore, the preference is for this role to site in Canberra to maximise mentoring and access, although Brisbane is possible with regular travel. NV1 clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

This opportunity will see you will turn market signals into clear, actionable business insights

• Track Defence activity, tenders and competitor moves
• Deliver fast briefs on new opportunities
• Provide clear customer and competitor insights
• Support Black Hat and win strategy
• Enable evidence‑based decisions for leadership
• Build and visualise pipeline insight across NGA

About You

You bring a Defence background and strong analytical thinking, with an ability to connect operational reality to business outcomes. You’re at your best when turning complex inputs into clear, usable insight that informs real decisions.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in Defence operations and/or Defence capability procurement
• Strong understanding of National Defence, Defence Industry strategies and related Investment Programs
• Understanding of Defence capability procurement processes
• Confidence briefing senior stakeholders with clear, practical advice
• The ability to distil complex information into simple, actionable outputs
• A data‑driven mindset, balanced with sound judgement and intuition
• A desire for greater influence across strategy, not just reporting

What we Offer

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

Everyone Matters

Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

• For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the
• @au.ngc.com NB Files cannot be sent to this address.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

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