Amentum
CapabilityDevelopmentWriter
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“Capability Development Writer at Amentum. Skills: Capability Development Writer, Capability Definition Documents (CDD) development, Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) analysis, Stakeholder engagement, Documentation development. Support Air Force Headquarters in developing the capability management transition of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) from GWEO to Air Force. Contribute to the development and implementation of required documentation that underpins the JSM capability management transiti”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver your best work; Successful execution; Achieve capability management transition of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM)
Industry & Context.
Manage and mitigate risk
Active Negative Vetting 2 Security Clearance, Ability to travel if required, Onsite at Russell Offices, Canberra, 40 Hours, Monday - Friday, Onsite
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Highly experienced CDD Writer who has supported various capabilities, Ability to capture essential information for FIC Analysis, Confident in developing a high-quality document suite to support a bespoke system, Prior experience with 460SQN, Intelligence agencies or supporting Weapons, targeting or EO, Prior Air Domain experience is essential, Familiar with the Defence application suite and organisational document storage structures, Possess written and communication skills, Confident engaging with the project team and senior stakeholders, High Level of Service & English writing skills, Active Negative Vetting 2 Security Clearance, Air Domain experience is essential, Organisational skills, Ability to manage competing priorities, Ability to travel if required
Nice to Have
TSPV desirable but not essential, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment (CASG) and Commercial experience is desirable
What You'll Do.
Support Air Force Headquarters in developing the capability management transition of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) from GWEO to Air Force
Contribute to the development and implementation of required documentation that underpins the JSM capability management transition
Operate within an integrated workforce to deliver complex tasks across multiple organisations within Air Force and the broader Australian Defence Organisation (ADO)
Development of Capability Definition Documents
Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) systems analysis
Capability risk identification and communication
Support to any government correspondence
Applying knowledge of Air Power
Maritime and Land Strike to inform capability development
Understanding the Joint Targeting Enterprise
Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) analysis
Contribution to the formulation of requirements for the employment of JSM within Air Force
Supporting the development of high-quality documentation and artefacts
Develop the Capability Definition Documents for the Joint Strike Missile (JSM)
Support the development of the JSM Engineering and Governance documentation along with the bespoke system
Engage with multiple Senior Stakeholders to ensure a collaborative cross domain approach to manage and mitigate risk
Support Air Combat Capability Branch and the JSM Project in transition activities
Coordinate the definition of capability milestones and a JSM Material Acquisition Agreement
Capture essential information for the establishment and realisation of the JSM system as a capability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Operate within an integrated workforce; Engage with multiple Senior Stakeholders to ensure a collaborative cross domain approach; Engage with the project team and senior stakeholders
Communication Scope
Written and communication skills; English writing skills
Process & Methodology
Coordinate the definition of capability milestones, Manage competing priorities
Full Job Description
Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information. **Role Description** : In this role, you will support Air Force Headquarters in developing the capability management transition of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) from GWEO to Air Force. Working under direction, you will contribute to the development and implementation of required documentation that underpins the JSM capability management transition. You will operate within an integrated workforce to deliver complex tasks across multiple organisations within Air Force and the broader Australian Defence Organisation (ADO), including but not limited to development of C
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