IT & Security Sr Business Analyst
Job Description
The IT & Security Business Analyst, reporting to the BAE Systems US Controls IT & Security Business Partner, builds and maintains strong relationships with technology and business stakeholders. Through these relationships they work across the IT & Security organization to ensure the delivery of IT projects and services to the business. This role will review project and daily operations status, develop and manage schedules, generate project planning documentation, and prepare status reports. The position is accountable for leading Inc IT operations and project team members to achieve related business objectives, building road maps for improvement initiatives, driving change into the organization, and understanding the linkages and dependencies with other corporate initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:
• Collaborates with business to understand IT requirements and priorities
• Understands market directions and challenges, including customer priorities and competitive issues
• Engages business stakeholders to understand IT & Security requirements and priorities
• Provides early forecasting of high-level future business directions to IT & Security functional counterparts and relevant IT service centers
• Communicates business needs with appropriate IT solution centers and/or Security representatives (internal/external) to gain alignment between business needs and outcomes
• Defines, prioritizes, and represents IT & Security related program and project initiatives for the business
• Gathers detailed business requirements and defines scope by conducting meetings/interviews, and facilitating large group/cross-functional sessions with partners
• Ensures accurate representation and integration of functional stakeholders to major IT & Security projects
• Assures IT & Security Service Delivery to the Product Lines through strong partnerships, communications, commitment, and mutual accountability with IT & Security (internal/external) counterparts and relevant IT service centers
• Identifies IT & Security functional challenges and supports continuous improvement initiatives
• Promotes cybersecurity compliance without significant impact to business operations
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of the current and future directions of the industry and associated technologies, and forms recommendations for implementing new/upgraded systems, technologies and/or processes in the IT and or Security domains ensuring compliant and modernized capabilities are deployed
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Bachelors Degree in an IT or Engineering field
• High level of technical understanding and competence across multiple disciplines to be able to analyze situations, and make plans, decisions, and manage competing demands
• Knowledge of IT industry standard service delivery, operations, processes, standards, tools, and capabilities with a focus on infrastructure and project management
• Track record of identifying, developing and implementing IT and Security system, people, and process improvements to improve business performance
• Maintains a business driven focus of business operation, performance, and overall experience
• Experience with budgeting and vendor management
• Must be able to self-direct and have strong interpersonal skills in order to work in a dynamic environment
• Must be a positive, flexible, highly motivated, & energetic person
• Demonstrated record of managing internal and external (vendor) stakeholders to deliver technology solutions
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills—able to communicate technology solutions to non-technical stakeholders by focusing on business outcomes and value
• Ability to work across multiple functions / organizations and build trusted working relationships
• Ability to handle conflict and difficult situations
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• Demonstrated record of capturing and developing business requirements to support the development of technical solutions
• Program/Project Management and oversight
• Ability to carry out data analytics to identify opportunities for efficiencies and innovation
• Industry Specific standard certifications, i.e. Security+, DoD Security certifications, and ITIL Foundations
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Secret Clearance
• Program management certifications, i.e. PMP, AGILE
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience with:
• Oracle + Oracle APEX
• Salesforce
• MES Systems (ex: FactoryLogix, Siemens, Oracle)
• SQL
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.
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The IT & Security Business Analyst, reporting to the BAE Systems US Controls IT & Security Business Partner, builds and maintains strong relationships with technology and business stakeholders. Through these relationships they work across the IT & Security organization to ensure the delivery of IT projects and services to the business. This role will review project and daily operations status, develop and manage schedules, generate project planning documentation, and prepare status reports. The position is accountable for leading Inc IT operations and project team members to achieve related business objectives, building road maps for improvement initiatives, driving change into the organization, and understanding the linkages and dependencies with other corporate initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:
• Collaborates with business to understand IT requirements and priorities
• Understands market directions and challenges, including customer priorities and competitive issues
• Engages business stakeholders to understand IT & Security requirements and priorities
• Provides early forecasting of high-level future business directions to IT & Security functional counterparts and relevant IT service centers
• Communicates business needs with appropriate IT solution centers and/or Security representatives (internal/external) to gain alignment between business needs and outcomes
• Defines, prioritizes, and represents IT & Security related program and project initiatives for the business
• Gathers detailed business requirements and defines scope by conducting meetings/interviews, and facilitating large group/cross-functional sessions with partners
• Ensures accurate representation and integration of functional stakeholders to major IT & Security projects
• Assures IT & Security Service Delivery to the Product Lines through strong partnerships, communications, commitment, and mutual accountability with IT & Security (internal/external) counterparts and relevant IT service centers
• Identifies IT & Security functional challenges and supports continuous improvement initiatives
• Promotes cybersecurity compliance without significant impact to business operations
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of the current and future directions of the industry and associated technologies, and forms recommendations for implementing new/upgraded systems, technologies and/or processes in the IT and or Security domains ensuring compliant and modernized capabilities are deployed
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Bachelors Degree in an IT or Engineering field
• High level of technical understanding and competence across multiple disciplines to be able to analyze situations, and make plans, decisions, and manage competing demands
• Knowledge of IT industry standard service delivery, operations, processes, standards, tools, and capabilities with a focus on infrastructure and project management
• Track record of identifying, developing and implementing IT and Security system, people, and process improvements to improve business performance
• Maintains a business driven focus of business operation, performance, and overall experience
• Experience with budgeting and vendor management
• Must be able to self-direct and have strong interpersonal skills in order to work in a dynamic environment
• Must be a positive, flexible, highly motivated, & energetic person
• Demonstrated record of managing internal and external (vendor) stakeholders to deliver technology solutions
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills—able to communicate technology solutions to non-technical stakeholders by focusing on business outcomes and value
• Ability to work across multiple functions / organizations and build trusted working relationships
• Ability to handle conflict and difficult situations
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• Demonstrated record of capturing and developing business requirements to support the development of technical solutions
• Program/Project Management and oversight
• Ability to carry out data analytics to identify opportunities for efficiencies and innovation
• Industry Specific standard certifications, i.e. Security+, DoD Security certifications, and ITIL Foundations
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Secret Clearance
• Program management certifications, i.e. PMP, AGILE
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience with:
• Oracle + Oracle APEX
• Salesforce
• MES Systems (ex: FactoryLogix, Siemens, Oracle)
• SQL
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.
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