Purpose and Impact:  

​​Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize 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? 
 
Our graduate hire positions are for those who have recently graduated and are looking to launch their career. Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Project Control Analyst - Entry Level (Recent Graduate) to support the Project Development team in Alice Springs, NT – Australia. 
 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen who can obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance. 
 
This role is a developing member of the Project Delivery organization within Amentum's Project Controls team, serving as the primary interface to the Project & Construction organization. It provides foundational experience in project controls, offering hands-on learning from proposal development through project execution and closeout, setting the stage for future career growth. 
 
The position will provide you with the opportunity to learn the planning, monitoring, and control of project schedules and budgets within the Project Controls organization. Key learning areas include schedule and budget development, estimating/pricing, risk and cost control, performance measurement, and reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. ​ 

Work Schedule: (shift hours and days of the week) 

​​Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day​  

Essential Responsibilities:

​​Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• ​Develop and maintain project schedules and cost estimates/pricing, applying project management principles to manage timelines and budgets, while gaining practical experience in real-world project execution. 

• ​Monitor and track direct labor, material, subcontract, and indirect costs, ensuring accurate cost management and developing the skills to analyze and control project expenses effectively. 

• ​Support performance measurement and project reporting, actively participating in generating key metrics and gaining a deep understanding of project performance management. 

• ​Assist with estimate-to-complete (ETC) forecasting, utilizing quantities, vendor data, and historical information to build forecasting skills and apply them to project budgets. 

• ​Provide monthly status updates using integrated cost and scheduling software, learning industry-standard tools while actively reporting on project progress. 

• ​Prepare change requests and cost/schedule trend reports, developing the ability to manage project changes while executing reports for stakeholders. 

• ​Review purchase requisitions and invoices for proper cost coding and budget alignment, ensuring accuracy while gaining insight into project financial management. 

• ​Provide scheduling support to facility, department, or project activities. 

• ​Prepare and distribute project status reports to internal teams and external stakeholders, contributing to communication efforts while learning to tailor reports to different audiences. 

• ​Adapt to shifting priorities and take on additional duties as assigned, managing changing tasks and deadlines while developing flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.​ 

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: 

​​The position is desk based and sedentary in nature, the ability to lift items up to 5kgs may be required occasionally and participating in Site walks occasionally​ 

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): 

• ​​Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• ​Strong analytical skills with attention to detail 

• ​Self-motivated and driven with the ability to take initiative and work independently​ 

Security Clearance Required: 

​​Minimum Active U.S. Secret or Australian Negative Vetting (NV1) equivalent Department of Defense Security Clearance and ability to maintain that clearance.​ 

Minimum Education: 

​​Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Management Information Systems (MIS), Data Science, or Information Systems, or a closely related field. Applicants must have graduated in 2024 or later or be graduating in 2026.​ 

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​STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS 

• ​At least 18 years of age 

• ​Able to fluently read, write and speak English 

• ​Australian 

• ​Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities with attention to detail 

• ​Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines 

​TRAVEL 

​Travel may be required, up to 5% 

​COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

​Salary Range: $118,000 (including allowances) plus superannuation 

​As part of your employment with Amentum, we offer a comprehensive relocation package to assist with your transition to Alice Springs including relocation travel, temporary accommodation, and relocation of household goods 

​This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com 

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​Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include reference checks, criminal history checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test. 

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​​This position is designated as a safety sensitive position. 

​As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  ​ 

​​Other Responsibilities: 

​Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. 

​Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. 

​Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.