Marcus is Head of Research at Strategic Analysis Australia.

Marcus has spent his career addressing thorny analytical issues and wicked problems.

Previously he was a Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute where he unpacked defence budget, capability and industry issues. This included demystifying the Defence Department’s budget in seven editions of The Cost of Defence.

Marcus worked for 12 years in the Defence Department, primarily in its contestability function where he held several Senior Executive Service positions. This involved conducting independent capability and cost analysis of investment proposals as well as ensuring the best advice possible was provided to the Government and senior decision makers on major capital acquisitions. He also administered Defence’s capital acquisition program.

Marcus has also worked in the Australian Intelligence Community.

Marcus has a first-class Honours degree in History from the University of Sydney and a Master’s and Ph.D. in History and the History of Science from the University of California, San Diego. He was Assistant Professor of History at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He also attended the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies where he was awarded a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies.

Marcus is Director of Strategy at C2 Robotics, an Australian company specialising in the development of autonomous systems for military applications.

Marcus is also an Expert Associate at the Australian National University’s National Security College.