Business Analyst

$78,760 - $133,870/Yr

BAE Systems - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support IT operations and strategic initiatives for a government partner. This role involves optimizing technology integration across 450 sites, ensuring operational excellence, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive project success.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Paid military leave