Business Analyst

Business Analyst

• Accrue 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.  

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers  

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  

We are seeking a Business Analyst with experience in software applications to join a multi-year Defence program to deliver an enterprise Health Knowledge Capability. This role involves working closely with stakeholders, software developers, and healthcare professionals to gather requirements, analyse workflows and business needs, produce the user stories, data availability assessments and system design criteria. Contribute to the design and implementation of high-quality software solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both business processes and Clinical/healthcare technology.

The Business Analyst will also work closely with the Service Design Lead, BRM, Clinical Advisers, the Training Coordinator and Maintenance personnel, and the Engineering Team to define controls, conversion procedures, and system implementation plans that, including user training and orientation. 

• Collaborate extensively with multidisciplinary stakeholders to gather, document, and translate complex business and clinical requirements into actionable software solutions.

• Lead comprehensive requirements analysis, workflow optimization, and stakeholder engagement through workshops, interviews, and collaborative planning sessions.

• Facilitate agile development processes, including user story creation, sprint planning, and backlog management, while ensuring alignment with healthcare industry standards.

• Conduct rigorous gap analysis, feasibility studies, and system testing to validate and refine software solutions that meet clinical and operational needs.

• Develop strategic documentation and support change management initiatives, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of healthcare technology trends and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact  

• Proven Business Analyst experience in clinical or healthcare software environments, with demonstrated ability to navigate complex projects and bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Advanced analytical and communication skills, with expertise in gathering, documenting, and translating business and system requirements in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

• Deep understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance standards within the healthcare sector.

• Strong collaborative capabilities to work effectively with software development teams and deliver functional, user-friendly applications.

• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare workflows, clinical terminology, and industry standards (FHIR, HL7 and SNOMED CT), supported by relevant certifications and technical proficiencies.

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 requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to hold a minimum NV-1 level Australian 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. 

Next Steps 

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.  

• 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. 

• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [email protected] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.   

Original Posting:

For U.S. 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.

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 (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.