Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Business Analyst
Analyze and translate defence project needs into functional specs for cloud migration.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will develop an Operational Concept Document (OCD) comparable to a Business Requirements Specification, translate business needs into a Functional and Performance Specification (FPS), and lead workshops and requirements‑elicitation activities while documenting the outcomes. • Develop an Operational Concept Document (OCD) akin to a Business Requirements Specification. • Translate business needs into a Functional and Performance Specification (FPS). • Facilitate workshops, elicit requirements, and document outcomes. • Engage and facilitate stakeholders effectively. • Negotiate and manage competing priorities. • Operate within Defence’s protected technology environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸operational concept
- ▸functional spec
- ▸workshops
- ▸requirements elicitation
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸defence environment
What You Bring
We have an opening for a Business Analyst based in Melbourne or Canberra to work on a cloud‑based migration project. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, prior experience on Defence projects, effective negotiation and priority management, and robust capability in requirements elicitation, documentation and traceability. You must be able to operate within Defence’s protected technology environment and hold a current Negative Vetting 1 security clearance, with possible ITAR compliance requirements. A solid work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to high‑quality delivery are essential. • Demonstrate experience delivering Defence projects. • Exhibit strong skills in requirements elicitation, documentation, and traceability. • Hold and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance (ITAR compliance may be required).
Requirements
- ▸defence projects
- ▸requirements elicitation
- ▸nv1 clearance
- ▸cloud migration
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸negotiation
Benefits
At Downer Professional Services we are more than a workplace – we are dedicated to shaping the future of Australian defence as the country’s only sovereign prime. We offer meaningful work on critical projects, professional development through career mapping and learning programs, and attractive perks such as discounts on healthcare, retail and vehicles. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, supporting veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, Pasifika, people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer we provide flexible work, inclusive leadership and equitable opportunity, and we are ready to offer recruitment‑process adjustments to help candidates succeed.
Work Environment
Onsite