Graduate Proposal Analyst – Business Development

Who we are

At Leidos Australia, our aim is to make the world a safer, healthier and more efficient place, but we won't get far using existing ideas. We need incisive minds like yours to weave together information technology, engineering and science skills into practical solutions for the most complex and high-risk challenges.

It's work that matters, and a mission we are passionate about. As a large scale prime systems and services integrator, Leidos turns complex data into practical, usable solutions for our customers. In practical terms, we are Australia's largest commercial supplier of intelligence services to the Australian Intelligence Community. We maintain legislative websites for governments, provide critical systems integration projects to the Department of Defence and support the IT environment for the Australian Taxation Office.

No matter who you are or where you work, Leidos has made it a key business goal to ensure everyone feels welcome, valued, respected and supported. It's about understanding and recognising that everyone is unique and central to building a great place to work.  

We're passionate about the fact that our work is not just interesting and challenging, but benefits Australia as a country. Innovation is a key value and central to the ethos, and change is constant. So there's plenty of scopes to think differently, develop and learn in an environment that's both supportive and constantly evolving.

At the end of the 12-month program, Leidos graduates transition into roles across the company based on their strengths & aspirations and the needs of the business.

Your Graduate role

An average week for a Graduate Proposal Analyst could include a wide range of activities, including:

• Contributing to the development, planning, and scheduling of proposals
• Collaborating with the team to consider cost, schedule and technical elements in line with proposal specifications
• Liaising with functional departments and attending meetings to collect and understand information relating to cost, scheduling and performance
• Using your research and analysis skills to understand data, and assist with the development of cost models to support proposals

Graduates will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge specific to this role, to ensure they are able to contribute and reach their highest potential.

Who we are looking for

About you and what you'll bring

This role is ideal for someone who is completing or has recently completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent intensive course in the following disciplines:

• Bachelor Commerce, Business, Finance, Law, Economics

And ideal for someone who has:

• Realised they thrive in complex project environments
• Some previous experience engaging with multiple stakeholders and client groups

Along with your education and any practical experience, Leidos values individuals who use their initiative and seek to understand the business and develop relationships based on respect.

What you'll enjoy…

As a Leidos graduate, you will be working on interesting and challenging projects and will take part in a range of training and development opportunities. To support you further throughout the 12-month program and your early career here at Leidos, you will also be assigned a mentor and buddy.

Additional information

Successful candidates will be required to be Australian Citizens and be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

At Leidos, you'll enjoy 12 weeks' paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions.