Project Controls Analyst

Project Controls AnalystAccrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program.Work with world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.We're a 'Family Friendly' certified workplace - we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.
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Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here 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 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 This is an exciting opportunity to use your project management experience helping the Capture Manager and bid teams to secure new business growth.Capture Operations within the Australian Growth Office (BD) are preparing for upcoming tenders and are seeking suitable candidates with some project experience looking to develop their skills in project scheduling and risk management supporting the capture team.
Key Responsibilities: -Develop and manage project schedules, transition plans, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in alignment with customer requirements.Support bid responses by analysing tender data, writing project-related content, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.Estimate project costs, allocate resources effectively, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.Monitor project performance through metrics and SLAs, manage risk registers, and implement mitigation strategies.Handle change management, requirements mapping, and gap analysis in a fast-paced, deadline-driven tender environment.What You'll Bring to Make An Impact 1-2 years of project management experience with an interest in developing expertise in scheduling and risk within ASDEFCON government contracting.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and resolve project issues.Effective written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.Solid understanding of project management methodologies, budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.Proficiency with project management tools, particularly MS Project or similar software.Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes - if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application.
We're most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.
This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold NV-1 security clearance.
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.
It's 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 Network, Young 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.
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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.
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We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done." Original Posting: For U.
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Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
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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.

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