EMPLOYMENT

About the Team Mission Data (MD) Division within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is responsible for providing the foundational data capabilities to support all of ASD's functions. We do this via the provision of data platforms and services, management of ASD's mission data, and providing complex analytic development and support, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities. All roles within MD require extensive knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policies requirements. These roles will be part of teams that will: Deliver new capability under the REDSPICE program Deliver ASD's major capability programs and Enhancing and modernising existing capabilities About the Role We have multiple positions to be filled within high-performing, dynamic, multidisciplinary teams committed to enabling ASD's missions in unique and exciting ways. A Business Analyst will be responsible for performing traceability to strategic requirements and creating detailed business analysis including benefits, risk, feasibility and options analysis, scope requirements definition and prioritisation, planning and facilitation of stakeholder workshops, root-cause analysis, business acceptance activities, and business process improvement activities. They are required to provide expertise in translating business requirements from technical and non-technical users into the design of appropriate solutions. ASD 4 Business Analyst: Participate in the development of business artefacts, consultation with relevant stakeholders and subject matter experts. Responsible for analysing business needs and modelling processes within clearly defined boundaries and established techniques. Acquire knowledge of business analysis methods and techniques, modelling and quality assurance techniques to understand business processes. Utilise research skills to analyse and articulate features of a particular business domain within accepted practices. Take the initiative to meet business objectives and seek advice and guidance on more complex issues. ASD 5 Business Analyst: Contribute to the development of business artefacts in consultation with relevant stakeholders and subject matter experts and communicate results back to support business decision making. Apply knowledge of business analysis methods and techniques, modelling and quality assurance techniques to understand business processes and contribute to business outcomes. Resolve problems in collaboration with stakeholders taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action. Build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and actively participate in teamwork and group activities. Investigate business needs, problems and opportunities and contribute to business improvements. Identify potential business benefits and options to realise business improvements. ASD 6 Business Analyst: Accountable for analysing stakeholder objectives and the underlying issues arising from investigations into business needs problems and opportunities. Develop plans and select appropriate techniques at the correct level of detail to meet assigned objectives. Provide advice and guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Identify potential business benefits and options to realise business improvements. Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and actively participate in teamwork and group activities. Accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes, share own expertise with others and guide and mentor less experienced employees. Appraise and verify new and updated business outcomes to ensure it meets Defence requirements. EL 1 Business Analyst: 5 years of demonstrated experience in business analysis within complex IT environment. A high level of accountability, capable of working under broad direction to deliver and lead highly complex business analysis activities on time. Accountable for investigating business needs problems and opportunities and recommend effective business processes. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify their needs, reach agreement on the business objectives and gain commitment to achieving results. Assess and evaluate a range of artefact such as business requirements, specifications and feasibility studies. Analyse very complex ICT business problems and apply expertise to identify and recommend courses of action. Prepare or contribute to business cases, which define potential benefits and options for achieving these benefits through development of new or changed processes. Advice stakeholders and colleagues on the choice of techniques, tools and processes required for modelling and analysis activities and tasks. Responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders' expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes. Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and actively participate in mentoring and providing guidance to team members. Further information can be found at: I'm changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au) . The key duties of the position include The Business Analyst position plays a pivotal role in developing and delivering critical capabilities used by ASD's workforce, we are looking for individuals from a range of backgrounds who possess the following qualities: Analytical thinker and problem solver Systems thinking mindset Exceptional communication and stakeholder facilitation skills Ability to rapidly understand and navigate complex technical business domain knowledge Detail orientated Ability to think strategically Inquisitive and versatile Knowledge of Business Analysis Techniques. ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies.