Leidos Europe Ltd is seeking a UK based Continuous Improvement Business Analyst who is a motivated self-starter and can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. They will be a dedicated resource to the Logistics and Mission Support Division working on the Ministry of Defence Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) Programme. Reporting to the Head of Compliance and Continuous Improvement, the Continuous Improvement Business Analyst will be supported by colleagues within the Compliance function who are all on their CI journeys. You will be acting as the first point of contact for new CI opportunities and be responsible for helping deliver and assuring our CI Framework and continuous improvement capability. As a key member of the compliance team, you will have tangible as well as strategic input within a growing business. You will be accountable for driving the culture of continuous improvement to the next level as the programme continues to expand. We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset. You will be exposed to senior management across the programme. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all stakeholders. Duties & Responsibilities: This position will work cross-functionally with our Defence customer, key sub-contractors and the operations teams to be ensure the continuous improvement deliverables are of the highest standards so that we deliver products and services of the highest quality to our customers. Duties include: • You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and evidence of CPD study on continuous improvement related subjects • Lead continuous improvement projects of the assigned lines using PDCA/DMAIC or aligned methodology, focusing on cost reduction, benefit realisation (both tangible and intangible) and efficiencies increase • Create and own CI dashboards for communication to Senior Stakeholders. • Conduct assessments to identify areas where processes can be streamlined, costs reduced, or efficiency improved • Create detailed plans for implementing changes, including timelines, resource allocation, and communication strategies, utilising an existing CI Toolkit • Support the Head of Compliance and Continuous Improvement in facilitating workshops, training teams, and coaching them on using improvement methodologies Skills Required: • Certification in a relevant continuous improvement discipline. • Data Analysis skills with ability to process large data sets, drawing conclusions and providing effective visualisations to summarise key information • Evidence of a number of years working within an operations environment • Strong communication (written and verbal), leadership and partnership working skills • Ability to deliver at pace, multi-task and manage pressing deadlines. • UK citizenship • Be able to achieve SC clearance • Willing to travel UK Wide Skills Desired: • Experience working with the following tools: Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint, MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Jira. • Experience implementing LEAN methodologies. • Active SC clearance. Clearance Requirements: • BPSS Pre-screening required to Start • SC required for the role Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) • Dynamic Working