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Cara Haupt

Canberra

Summary

Capability Analyst with Department of Defence with experience in project support and non-material procurement.

Demonstrated success in support of project control functions, contract management, financial management and achieving organisational goals through innovative problem-solving and collaboration.

  • NV1 Security Clearance (PV Pending)
  • DISA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Capability Analyst

Department of Defence
Russell
12.2024 - Current
  • Prepare correspondence, briefs, and reports, including submissions and documents for higher delegate and committee consideration, in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • Understand broader Defence policy and strategic objectives, and apply to capability analysis activities.
  • Build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analyse and ensure compliance with legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
  • Analyse capability proposals, including assessments of the strategic context, capability options, resource implications, risks and acquisition strategies.

Project Support Officer

Department of Defence
Russell
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assisted with project support tasks including the administration, ongoing application of project planning and scheduling, and development of documentation.
  • Assisted in developing governance and assurance frameworks, monitoring compliance, and coordinating project governance and stakeholder meetings.
  • Applied knowledge and experience of legislation, policies, strategies, and team plans to project support work.
  • Built and sustained productive working relations both internally and externally, including with capability development teams.
  • Organised workflow and took the initiative to progress work to meet organisational objectives.

Administration and Accounts Assistant

V & C Food Distributors
South Nowra
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Worked both collaboratively and autonomously to manage daily accounting operations and accounts payable.
  • Performed daily administration tasks associated with records management and business support activities in a meticulous and timely manner.
  • Assisted in implementing innovative solutions to increasing the efficiency of processes by collecting and consolidating data from an ERP system for the preparation of reports/ models.
  • Exercised adaptability and open mindfulness through both formal and self-directed learning of a range of new and complex systems for the purposes of business analysis, stock control and inventory management.

Education

Bachelor of Bachelor of Business - Accounting Major

University of New England
12.2024

Diploma of Project Management -

M.B.H Training
09-2024

Diploma in Science -

University of New England
12-2022

Skills

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Analytical and strategic thinking
  • Contract management support
  • Financial management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem solving mindset
  • Procurement
  • Team work and collaboration

References

  • Shaun Hoy, Project Lead, Department of Defence, 0447 546 939, shaun.hoy2@gmail.com
  • Sarah Quinton, Project Management Mentor, M.B.H. Management Pty Ltd, 0402 237156, s.quinton@mbh.com.au

Timeline

Capability Analyst

Department of Defence
12.2024 - Current

Project Support Officer

Department of Defence
01.2024 - 11.2024

Administration and Accounts Assistant

V & C Food Distributors
12.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Bachelor of Business - Accounting Major

University of New England

Diploma of Project Management -

M.B.H Training

Diploma in Science -

University of New England

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