Business Analyst - Direct Hire Conversion

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support our Data and Analytics team within the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Digital Innovation Directorate. This role will provide critical support across CMS in developing critical data driven insights, automation and decision making while supporting process innovation activities.
In this role you will:

• Evaluate multi-discipline business insight needs as they apply to decision making and efficiencies between engineering and other functions to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Clearly document business needs and help translate into measurable metrics for interpret business performance.
• Be accountable for follow on review and monitoring of developed metrics against the business needs.
• Drive insight definitions from business needs and follow on insight from data - synthesizing not only what is happening but why it is happening.
• Effectively communicate related findings and associated risks, opportunities and recommended corrective actions to all levels of the organization.
• Be directly involved in developing data models and process flows as well as liaising with multiple stakeholders - mainly engineering, to document and/or validate the current state or As-Is business process.
• Focus on process improvement and produce artifacts at the end of a project to ensure that we are continually doing our work more efficient and effectively.
• Work with management to define the short-term and long-term objectives, key performance measurements and potential gains.
• Work with stakeholders to identify business requirements, processes, and risks.
• Analyze and identify opportunities to reduce process variation, improve process capabilities and optimize process performance.
• Establish metrics to determine if the intended outcomes are achieved.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify methods to reduce process and business variations.
• Prepare project presentations for management when needed.
• Assist in planning, developing and implementing process improvements to meet business goals.
• Use techniques that increase collaboration, predictability, transparency and promote a culture of experimentation and innovation.
• Develop strong working relationships with development team and balance the needs of improving the technology while still delivering business needs.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in business or STEM field and 6+ years of relevant work experience to include project support and data analysis, data tracking and/or data visualization. May consider additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with defining or refining requirements for gathering data and leveraging it to drive informed decision-making within the organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to stay organized.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working in defense contracting and using Earned Value Management
• Engineering or engineering support experience
• Experience with process document generation
• Experience developing KPIs
• Experience with building and / or administering Sharepoint sites #LI-DNI

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707
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 Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.