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
2024.12 - 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
2024.01 - 2024.11
- 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
2022.12 - 2023.08
- 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
2024-09
Diploma in Science -
University of New England
2022-12
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
2024.12 - Current
Project Support Officer
Department of Defence
2024.01 - 2024.11
Administration and Accounts Assistant
V & C Food Distributors
2022.12 - 2023.08
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