We are seeking an experienced Business & Proposal Manager to lead the Survey and Quote (S&Q) function within a complex ICT program in the Defence sector in Canberra. NV‐1 clearance and DISA approval are required.
Responsibilities
* Own the end‐to‐end Survey & Quote process, acting as the single point of accountability for RFQs from receipt to submission.
* Coordinate cross‐functional inputs (engineering, architecture, commercial, security, delivery) to produce compliant, costed proposals.
* Ensure estimates, schedules, risks, and assumptions are clearly defined and aligned with contractual and governance requirements.
* Lead internal reviews and governance to deliver high‐quality, auditable submissions.
* Transition approved proposals into delivery by establishing plans, resourcing, schedules, and controls.
* Manage delivery execution, risks, and stakeholder engagement to ensure outcomes meet scope, cost, schedule, and quality expectations.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in Proposal Management, Bid Management or Survey & Quote leadership within ICT or Defence environments.
* Proven capability in project managing approved work, ideally within governed Defence or government programs.
* Strong commercial awareness, including estimating, costing, risk and assumption management.
* Experience working within structured governance frameworks and gated approval processes.
* Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams without formal line authority.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
Requirements
* Australian Citizen.
* Active NV‐1 clearance.
* Ability to successfully pass DISA security assessment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and one of our core values.
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