Business Analyst

Job Description
Business Analyst Job Description
BAE is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support our Government Partner with optimizing IT operations and driving strategic initiatives. This role will provide critical support to an IT Division serving 450 sites across CONUS and the Technical Director's Office, ensuring seamless technology integration and operational excellence.
In this role you will:
Support Projects and Initiatives:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects across the agency's 450 geographically dispersed sites.
• Work with project teams to ensure milestones are met and deliverables align with business needs.
• Track project progress, risks, and issues, providing timely updates to stakeholders.

Support the Technical Director's Office:

• Collaborate with the Technical Director's Office to understand strategic priorities and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Analyze technical and operational challenges, presenting recommendations for technology enhancements or process improvements.

Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Gather business requirements from stakeholders across multiple sites and departments.
• Develop clear and detailed business and functional requirements documents to guide IT solutions.

Process Optimization & Efficiency:

• Analyze existing IT processes to identify inefficiencies and propose streamlined workflows.
• Facilitate the implementation of new tools and systems that enhance productivity and support the organization's goals.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Extract, analyze, and interpret data to provide insights for IT management and the Technical Director's Office.
• Develop reports to communicate performance metrics, system utilization, and other key indicators to stakeholders.

Documentation & Training:

• Create and maintain thorough documentation, including process maps, user guides, and technical specifications.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on new systems, ensuring effective adoption and usage.

Who you are:
Analytical Thinker: You excel at dissecting complex issues and translating them into actionable insights and solutions.
Effective Communicator: You are able to clearly present information to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring alignment across teams.
Proactive Problem Solver: You take initiative to identify issues and propose solutions before they escalate.
Collaborative Partner: You thrive in a team environment, working closely with stakeholders across multiple departments to achieve common goals.
Detail-Oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and ensure accuracy in everything you do, from documentation to data analysis.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a multi-site organization.
• Demonstrated experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience using JIRA for project tracking and management.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite of tools including Excel (lookups, fuzzy lookup, pivots)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong documentation skills, including the ability to create user guides, process flows, and business requirement documents.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in government or large enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and IT service management best practices.
• Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $78760 - $133870
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.