Senior Project Analyst

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Project Analyst to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter who can quickly come up to speed and work collaboratively with staff, peers, leadership, and customers to successfully deliver major programs. The position facilitates program execution by effectively communicating timely information, drafting reports, and providing project health insights to all stakeholders, so excellent communication skills and attention to detail are required. The Senior Project Analyst reports to the Program Engagement Manager, and supports the shared leadership of a large program (a Program Engineer and a Technical Program Manager).
Key responsibilities of the Senior Project Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Data Analysis
  • Collect and analyze project data (e.g., timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and performance metrics) from various sources.
  • Identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement based on data analysis.
  • Generate reports and visualizations to present insights to project managers and stakeholders.
• Project Planning and Monitoring
  • Assist in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
  • Monitor project progress against the plan, identifying potential deviations and risks.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates on project status.
• Risk Management
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify potential project risks.
  • Assist in developing mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Facilitate project meetings and document action items.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverable deadlines are met.
  • Effectively communicate project status updates to stakeholders.
• Process Improvement
  • Analyze project management processes and identify areas for optimization.
  • Recommend improvements to project management methodologies and tools.
  • Identify and lead initiatives to develop automation of processes and reporting.
• Documentation
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
  • Develop and update project knowledge databases.

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About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's (USN's) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapons System (SWS), a defense system that is critical to our national security. SSP has maintained and upgraded the sea-based SWS for more than six decades, and we have been there every step of the way: it is the ultimate stealthy weapons system, and is one leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. Containing over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal, its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. Development of the Columbia class submarine-the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed-and the next D5LE2 system is underway, and rollout will begin within the next decade. The USN projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program, and the BAE Systems employees who support it understand that they're part of an important legacy.
As a decades-long sole-source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. These factors combine to provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, which provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• 4+ years of experience as a project analyst or similar role
• Experience supporting projects of varying size and scope
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and draw meaningful conclusions
• Proficiency with using MS Office tools to effectively present data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of project management methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, and critical path analysis

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PMP or CAPM certification
• Experience using Power BI or Tableau
• Experience using Jira and Confluence
• Familiarity with the USN SSP SWS

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.