Threat Analyst

May 8, 2024

Downer Group

Canberra

Deliver cutting-edge Mission Engineering effects to Defence,
Work with purpose shaping and designing critical Defence capability needs for Australia,
Work on leading edge Defence engagements at the Domain, Program and Project level, and
Investment in you – L&D, experienced mentors, and accessible leadership.

At Downer Professional Services, you’ll find purpose, impact and huge opportunity. Join us and help make it happen.

A real endeavour, achieved with you
As Australia’s multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in defence, government and infrastructure, we deliver complex things that matter. It's not always an easy task, but anything worthwhile seldom is. Great things are rarely accomplished alone. We’re building something remarkable. Now we just need you.

A real endeavour, shaped by you
As a Threat Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in delivering critical insights that shape strategic decisions and enhance national security.
To succeed in this endeavour, you will:

Leverage your Defence intelligence expertise to assess and dissect threat tactics and capabilities,
Collaborate effectively within the Australian Intelligence Community, drawing upon your understanding of its nuances and practices, to deliver timely and accurate threat assessments,
Undertake comprehensive technical threat analysis by integrating intelligence from diverse sources,
Develop in-depth assessments of threat capabilities and tactics at system-of-systems, systems, and the sub-system level to development vulnerability assessments,
Support the development of classified Concepts of Operation and Concepts of Employment for the current and future force, leveraging you experience in support military operations and planning,

A real endeavour, driven by you
Our work is highly complex and confidential, so there are some things you must have to fulfil this role:

Significant experience in a similar role, preferably within a professional services firm or the Defence industry.
Technical expertise in threat analysis, particularly in the air and/or maritime domain.
Experience in assessing threat tactics and capability employment at various levels, from strategic to tactical.
Proficiency in conducting technical threat analysis through the fusion of intelligence from diverse sources.
Strong communication skills, both in written and verbal form.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a drive to manage critical projects and programs that build sovereign capability and deliver complex things that matter.

Why Downer Professional Services?
At Downer Professional Services, you’ll find the opportunity to build something remarkable. Here are some of the reasons why our people love working here:
Work with purpose. You’ll deliver or enable critical defence projects and programs in Australia, for Australia. Your expertise will help build sovereign capability.
Great projects, influence and impact. You might join us for the projects, but we think you’ll stay for the impact you can have. With high project ownership, agile problem solving and accessible leaders, you can go further at Downer Professional Services.
Your opportunity to build something remarkable. We’re proud of all we’ve achieved. But there’s much more to do. Together, we’re building a better, stronger, more agile Downer Professional Services. From process and systems to culture and communications, we're working hard to enable our teams to do their best work, whoever and wherever they are.
We encourage you to join us on our greatest endeavour. We’ll support and recognise your contribution, and you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

Veteran support initiatives and policies, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service
An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

To learn more about why our people choose Downer Professional Services, read some of the stories of incredible people on our website.

Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?
Take your career to the next level. Apply for this position.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available