Description
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Do Work That Matters
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by global experience and a network of partners, work to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Proposals and Projects Lead in a six‐month maximum tenure role to manage the end‐to‐end development of commercial proposals and the delivery of approved work orders and projects within a complex service operations environment. In this role, you will work closely with customers and internal subject‐matter experts to produce fully costed, high‐quality proposals, secure approvals, and lead delivery within agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
You will provide clear and accurate reporting, proactively manage risks and issues, and drive continuous improvement in proposal and project delivery practices. This role suits a commercially astute professional with strong project management capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering tangible value for customers and the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop fully priced, commercially sound proposals with customers and Leidos SMEs; secure internal approvals, obtain customer approval, and deliver proposals on time, compliant and approved at first pass.
* Plan and deliver approved work orders and projects within agreed scope, schedule and budget.
* Produce clear, accurate customer and internal reporting for proposals and projects, including status, risks/issues and financials.
* Report active and planned proposals and projects to internal and customer stakeholders, escalating issues early and resolving them promptly.
* Continuously improve survey & quote and project delivery practices to improve cycle time, quality and repeatability.
About You and What You'll Bring
* Direct practical experience in proposal preparation and hands‐on project management delivery, able to solve issues, build relationships and deliver business objectives, using both waterfall and agile methods.
* Relevant degree (or equivalent industry experience) and project management certification (e.g. CAPM, PRINCE2, PMP, SAFe, DSDM Agile or similar).
* Strong understanding of application lifecycle delivery, IT project estimation and commercial costing, project governance and change control, with experience producing estimates that withstand customer scrutiny.
* Experience in large program or service operations environments (preferably Federal Government or Defence), including contract‐based IT delivery models (fixed price / time & materials) and ITIL service management.
* Strong communication, customer service and stakeholder management skills; able to operate within corporate proposal/estimate processes, manage multiple priorities and risks, work autonomously or in teams, adapt to change, and demonstrate initiative and self‐motivation.
This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum NV‐1 level security clearance, with willingness to uplift to NV‐2.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Commitment to Non‐Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. We craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Pay Range
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, or other law.
Next Steps
* To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
* Recruitment process – virtual / face‐to‐face interview & 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 at careers.au@leidos.com if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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