Senior IS&T Analyst

The Role

As a Senior Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) Analyst, you will play a key role in the development of DSTG’s analytical advice on complex Defence capability issues. The role brings together insights from across DSTG to produce clear, well-supported advice that informs senior decision-making.

The position involves both structured analytical work and time-sensitive tasking aligned with senior committee cycles. You will work with others to navigate ambiguity, bring together differing expert perspectives, and support the development of advice that is coherent, balanced and evidence-based within required timeframes.

In this role, you will take a more active role in shaping outputs, supporting the quality of teamwork, and contributing to improvements in analytical approaches and processes. You will also play an important role in guiding work across activities and supporting the quality and consistency of team outputs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate consultation, input and quality assurance for Technology Risk Assessments for Defence capability acquisition projects
• Prepare and deliver clear written and verbal advice and briefings for senior stakeholders within required timeframes
• Work with subject matter experts to bring together diverse inputs into well-supported positions
• Provide context by linking technical advice to broader Defence priorities and investment considerations
• Apply sound judgement in situations where guidance may be evolving or unclear
• Organise and prioritise work across multiple concurrent tasks in a dynamic environment
• Support and guide the quality of team outputs, including reviewing and contributing to the work of others
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, frameworks and analytical approaches, and adapt to new ways of working
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across DSTG and Defence

About our Team

Project Analysis and Advice (PAA) provides support and advice on DSTG’s role in the Defence capability acquisition process. This includes preparing and delivering briefings to DSTG senior leaders ahead of Defence investment committees, in collaboration with subject matter experts. PAA also prepares and assures Technology Risk Assessments (TRAs) for Defence capability acquisition projects and contributes to Cabinet and Ministerial submissions through the provision of evidence-based technology advice.

The team supports DSTG’s contribution to Defence capability planning by strengthening analytical approaches, promoting consistency in advice, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment aligned with Defence values.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced analyst who can contribute to complex advisory work in a dynamic, stakeholder-focused environment.

The role would suit someone who can:

• Demonstrate experience preparing clear written and verbal advice for senior stakeholders, including within time-constrained environments
• Bring together complex and sometimes competing technical inputs into balanced, decision-ready advice
• Apply sound judgement and work effectively in situations where direction may be evolving or unclear
• Build effective working relationships to influence timely outcomes across a range of stakeholders
• Coordinate and support work across activities, contributing to the quality and consistency of outputs
• Contribute to strategic direction and lead initiatives that improve analytical approaches, processes and ways of working
• Work in a way that reflects Defence values: Service, Courage, Respect, Integrity and Excellence, and supports these behaviours in others

Application Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DSTG/03669/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=4438A2AE-08BD-1849-E370-ED0AABF20844