Project & Proposal Lead 6 month maximum tenure

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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 worlds 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 6 month max tenure role to manage the endtoend development of commercial proposals and the delivery of approved work orders and projects within a complex service operations this role you will work closely with customers and internal subject matter experts to produce fully costed highquality 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 Youll Bring

• Direct practical experience in proposal preparation and handson 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 contractbased 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 selfmotivation

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum NV-1 level security clearance and be willing to uplift to NV-2.

Diverse Team Members Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. Its about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work feels welcome valued and respected and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase Chief Executive Leidos Australia.

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.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies NetworkYoung Professionals Defence & Emergency Services Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

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) 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 youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.