Senior Business Analyst - Agile Implementation Pro

• 12 Month Contract + 12 Month Extension
• Minimum Baseline Clearance Required
• Any Location / Interstate candidates encouraged to apply

Our Client, a large Federal Government Department is currently seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst for a long term contract opportunity to work with a team of professionals to approach the market for a LIMS product.

Job overview

• Support the national biosecurity diagnostic system to protect Australia's people, our environment and economy from biosecurity threats.
• Be one of the department's leading LIMS specialists.
• Be part of a team that will drive improvements, a positive business culture and overall program effectiveness.

The Senior Business Analyst - LIMS Agile Implementation Project will be pivotal in the procurement and implementation of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) by:
Responsibilities:

• Developing a business case and value propositions for the LIMS solution, highlighting its benefits and features.
• Reviewing and gathering existing business requirements documents and identifying gaps;
• Working with stakeholders to refine and expand the functional and technical requirements and specifications for the LIMS solution;
• Preparing procurement documentation, such as request for quote, tender evaluation criteria, and contract negotiation strategies;
• Creating and maintaining project documentation, including business requirements documents, user stories, wireframes, mock-ups, data models, and test plans;
• Mapping current and future state processes in collaboration with subject matter experts, quality assurance professionals, and other analysts;
• Work with training managers and BAU support group to train end-users and troubleshoot issues during and after LIMS implementation;
• Liaising with potential vendors throughout the procurement and contract negotiation process;
• Providing support and guidance to the implementation team during the design, build, deployment, and testing phases of the LIMS solution;
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications and ensuring alignment with the system architecture and design;
• Communicating and coordinating with the development team, the quality assurance team, and the project manager throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or consultant in the life sciences industry
• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, biotechnology, or related field;
• Experience with LIMS implementation, configuration, and validation;
• Knowledge of laboratory workflows, data standards, and regulatory requirements;
• Excellent stakeholder, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Experience working independently and as part of a cross-functional team;
• Ability to quickly adapt to highly technical areas such as biotechnology and diagnostics;
• Experience working with scientists and promoting compliance with departmental policies and guidelines.

Values:

• Uphold the values and behave in a manner consistent with the Australian Public Service Values and the APS Code of Conduct.
• Promote and ensure compliance with departmental WH&S, Quality, and Environmental Management System policies and guidelines.
• Actively report risks and opportunities for improvement in relation to these systems.

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions please get in touch with Alison at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply now button. Alternatively, you can reach Alison on (02)6299 1006 to discuss further.

Job ID 9113

Location: There is no specific location and interstate candidates will be considered.
Contract period: This contract will be up until 30 June 2025 with a further 12-month extension option.
Security clearance: A baseline security clearance is required for this role.