Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network,we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in.

About the role

Our business is in a significant growth period and we are constantly on the look for new talent to join us on our journey.

We are putting a call out to experienced Business Analysts to join our Canberra based team to   join an evolutionary project which has delivered a cohesive and integrated Joint Command Support Environment (JCSE) for the Australian Defence Force operations. This is a highly rewarding program, providing exposure to unique and engaging contexts.

About you

You will be a strategic thinker, using your initiative and decision making to deliver policy development. You will thrive in being a creative, lateral thinker, with ability to chart a systematic course amongst ambiguity and potential political landscapes. You will be able to support and mentor staff in the role of business analysis and transformation, mentoring and leading to successes with knowledge transfer.

Communication, listening and interpreting is key - highly effective communication, negotiation, persuasion will support the high standard of client service we are looking to provide.

Previous experience in the below is highly desirable:

·         effective leadership and management skills

·         capture and model current and planned future business processes

·         business case development

·         Previous experience manage Agile sprints;

·          Support Change Management and transition of solutions into production and operational use

·         Demonstrated understanding of ICT Service Management principles and practices (ITIL)

·         Demonstrated understanding of BABOK functions and roles

·         Demonstrated understanding of SDLC principles and practices

Technical skills are important but we can train and guide you if you don’t have all the criteria. Just as important are the personal attributes. We want flexible, open minded individuals that are happy to work in an agile and growing organisation. You will have a proactive approach with a strong ability to understand broader business, identify and develop relationships to help us achieve the company objectives. 

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions. Join a company who acknowledges “People First”. 

As a business we are focusing on setting people up for success and ensuring there is exposure to a variety of projects, so individuals can develop not only specialist skills, but broaden their experience within the defence field.  If this sounds like you and you have the right attitude coupled with the willingness to learn and wanting to be part of a team of professional engineers that are leading the field – apply today

Redefine Possible for your career at Leidos.

This role does requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold at a minimum a NV2 Clearance.