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About the Role:
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
Your New Role And Responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a newly created role as Business Development Technical Solution Designer (Software) for the Leidos Australia MSS Line of Business where you will create solutions to solve our customers unique problems within the Federal Government space.
This role will look to identify, design, and articulate innovative software solutions—ranging from COTS products to bespoke and hybrid systems—for challenges within the Federal Government space. This role also involves evaluating technologies, producing high-level designs and documentation, and supporting business development efforts by crafting compelling technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand Customer Needs: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and deeply understand business objectives and challenges.
* Design & Document Solutions: Develop high-level and detailed solution designs, including architecture, standards, and comprehensive documentation such as design specs, diagrams, and technical collateral.
* Select & Recommend Technologies: Assess and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and patterns aligned with MSS capabilities and Federal Government requirements.
* Support Implementation & Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams—architects, developers, project managers, and vendors—to ensure successful solution delivery aligned with design intent.
* Ensure Quality, Security & Improvement: Address technical issues, incorporate security best practices into designs, and continuously evaluate and improve delivered solutions.
What You'll Bring To Make An Impact
* Broad IT Knowledge: Strong understanding of software, infrastructure, and current technologies.
* Technical Solutioning: Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and author responses to market tenders.
* Development Methodologies: Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and other software development approaches.
* Strong Communication & Analysis: Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
* Standards & Estimation: Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and the ability to prepare solution estimates, including identifying risks and dependencies.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Next Steps
* To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
* Recruitment process – 1-2 interviews (depending on seniority of role) & background checks.
* Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
* We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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