Lead Business Analyst

RFQ-ASD-LH-05189 Lead Business Analyst Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is essential. These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade). ABOUT THIS ROLE The Department requires an experienced Business Analyst Lead to support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. The role involves developing and implementing business strategies, managing technology adoption, and embedding new ways of working across distributed teams. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Estimated start date: Monday, 22 June 2026 Initial contract duration: 12 months Extension term: 12 months Number of extensions: 2 Location of work: VIC Working arrangements: Onsite. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. Candidates required to have PV clearance. ABOUT THE COMPANY Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests. Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering. A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Take responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution. Identify, evaluate and recommend options. Collaborate with, and facilitate a wide range of stakeholder groups. Seeks to fully address client needs and implements solutions if required. Enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of the interventions (as above), by ensuring that proposed solutions are fully understood and appropriately exploited. Identify the communications and relationship needs of stakeholder groups and translate communications/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables (in close liaison with the internal communications team). Facilitate open communication and discussion between stakeholders. Act as a single point of contact by developing, maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans. Provide informed feedback to assess and promote understanding of the business changes. TECHNICAL SKILLS Investigates enterprise data requirements where there is some complexity and ambiguity. Plans own data modelling and design activities, selecting appropriate techniques and the correct level of detail for meeting assigned objectives. Provides advice and guidance to others using the data structures and associated components. Provides advice, guidance and expertise to promote adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards. Evaluates and selects appropriate methods and tools in line with agreed policies and standards. Contributes to organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for methods and tools. Implements methods and tools at programme, project and team levels including selection and tailoring in line with agreed standards. Manages reviews of the benefits and value of methods and tools. Identifies and recommends improvements. Provides definitive and expert advice in their specialist area. Actively maintains recognised expert level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisations. Oversees the provision of specialist advice by others. Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third-party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation. Selects appropriate techniques and tools to develop user stories and elicit user experience requirements in complex situations. Identifies and describes the design goals for systems, products, services and devices. Identifies the roles of affected stakeholder groups. Resolves potential conflicts between differing user requirements. Specifies measurable criteria for the required usability and accessibility of systems, products, services and devices. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED Essential criteria Experience working as a BA (Lead) in complex business environments. Professional BA qualifications, such as a relevant bachelor's degree in fields like business, IT, or business analytics. Expert written and communication skills. Visualisation skills and the ability to present complex systems information in clear and digestible formats. Strong stakeholder engagement skills to elicit, clarify, and validate business requirements across diverse technical and non-technical groups. Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate data, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies during transformation initiatives. Australian Citizenship and a TSPV security clearance is essential Desirable Criteria Knowledge of AI and other technology applications in the business environment. Design Thinking techniques and experience. BENEFITS Why work for ASD? Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia. Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm. Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD. Long contracts available. Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career. Why Kinexus? Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide. Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances. DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals. Dedicated account manager (me) who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care. Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework. Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super. We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free. Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events. We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice. We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field. Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme. Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families. All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, or contact Cindace Prasadon . #LI-CP #SCR-cindace-prasad #J-18808-Ljbffr