| Sector | Defence & Security |
|---|---|
| Location | Bristol / Hybrid / UK Wide |
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and driven individual to expand our team of Risk and Cost specialists to support our growing portfolio of work. You will provide analytical support to help quantify defence systems and inform decision making. Projects may be in support of MoD or industry. If working for MoD, then your role could be supporting MoD approvals on larger programmes or helping run projects through quantification and analysis of progress against plans. In industry, the role could be in support of project planning and bid management.
Your responsibilities
- Providing cost modelling support to MoD and Industry
- Assessing and analysing project risks
- Contributing to the development, growth and conduct of the business
- Determining costing requirement & boundaries
- Running workshops and meetings to develop a robust Basis of Estimate
- Supporting the production of Business Cases
- Engaging with stakeholders to assess project risk
- Populate cost models
- Running Monte Carlo simulation
- Presenting outputs to key stakeholders
- Supporting formal cost reviews with assurance and approvals communities Providing expertise, advice, guidance, and support to clients
Experience you’ll need
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant numerate discipline
- Cost estimating & analysis experience, including the development, population and review of cost models
- Risk assessment and analysis expertise
- Knowledge of the defence industry
- Proven track record with stakeholder management
- Experience with scheduling and Earned Value Management
Essential requirements
- UK resident and right to work with (or ability to attain) SC vetting status (or higher)
- Experienced user of @Risk / Monte Carlo tools
- Experience with Power BI/Macros
- Experience utilising agile delivery methodologies and processes
- Willingness to travel to client sites (travel away from office is expensed)
Desirable qualifications
- Membership of relevant professional body e.g. ICEAA, SCAF, ACostE, APM
- Business Cases and/or Investment Appraisals experience
- Experience of working with CAAS
- Experience managing Verification and Validation of cost models
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
- Generous pension and life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off and options to buy and sell holiday
- 10 days additional leave for military reservists
- Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
- Individual Doctor@Hand healthcare cover
- Genuine flexible working
- Work from home, our Bristol offices, or client sites
- The latest secure tech
- Investment in personal development
- Vibrant social scene
Why Apache iX?
Our growing team brings a wealth of experience from across the defence and security sector, and we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality services to our clients.
We do this by creating a culture and environment where the best people want to work. We believe your work life and personal life should be mutually beneficial, we hold regular social events to help bond us as a team, and we offer a genuinely flexible approach to working.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity of thought, background, experience, and perspective enhances our ability to innovate and thrive as a team. We actively promote an inclusive culture that embraces differences and ensures equal opportunities for all.
We believe that if you are happy, cared for, and feel part of a team with purpose, you will be motivated to deliver an excellent service to our clients.
What’s next?
Apply with your CV today. Please note, due to the nature of our work, we require our employees to undergo security vetting and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.