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 disicpline 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 mathematics, statistics, business, engineering, physical/applied sciences, or management discipline (business administration, accounting, finance, economics or management information technology) and at least 4 years of relevant work experience
• Previous engineering experiences in complex systems
• Display strong communication, organizational, critical thinking, and team building skills
• Strong understanding of the value of metrics and iterative delivery
• Experience developing requirements for collection of and follow on use of data to inform the organization
• Working knowledge of technical concepts, strategies, methodologies, architectures, and technical standards
• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail and able to stay organized
• Understanding of Earned Value Management
• Visio and Microsoft Office Tools

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working in defense contracting
• Experience with process document generation
• Experience with building and / or administering Sharepoint sites #LI-DNI

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

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 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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $82,779 - $140,723