IT Business Analyst

Saab AB

Adelaide

Hybrid

AUD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave each year
14% Superannuation
Free Income Protection Insurance
Flexible working options
Saab shares matching scheme
MySaab discounts

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking an IT Business Analyst to bridge business and technology, translating requirements into practical solutions across the organisation. You will work with stakeholders, delivery teams, and vendors to drive clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement through analysis, communication, and problem-solving.

The role requires hands-on experience with Jira/Confluence/Azure DevOps, strong requirements management, and the ability to deliver user stories, process models, and

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in eliciting and shaping business and technical requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
  • Knowledge of analysis frameworks (BABOK, Agile, Waterfall) and practical application.
  • Skilled in process mapping and optimisation using BPMN/UML/Visio.
  • Ability to translate business needs into user stories, specs, and solution designs.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and ITIL-aligned environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder facilitation skills.
  • Experience analysing datasets with Excel/SQL/BI tools.
  • Experience supporting delivery across scope, timelines, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead discovery and requirements definition through workshops and interviews.
  • Translate requirements into user stories, specs, and process models.
  • Act as liaison between business, IT, and vendors to align scope and priorities.
  • Analyse current-state processes and identify opportunities for optimisation.
  • Evaluate options and recommend fit-for-purpose approaches.
  • Partner with PMs to define scope, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Support Agile delivery with planning and backlog refinement.
  • Monitor progress and manage risks, issues, and changes.
  • Maintain end-to-end traceability of requirements.
  • Coordinate testing and validation activities.
  • Produce clear documentation and dashboards for decision-making.
  • Drive stakeholder engagement and change adoption.

Skills

Eliciting requirements
Stakeholder engagement
Delivery tools (Jira/Confluence/Azure
Process modelling
Problem solving
Communication
Data analysis (Excel/SQL/BI)

Education

3+ years as Business Analyst

Tools

Jira
Confluence
Azure DevOps
Visio

Job description

IT Business Analyst

The role

As part of Saab's IT group, the IT Business Analyst bridges business and technology, translating requirements into practical, value-driven solutions that enhance outcomes across the organisation.

Working closely with stakeholders, delivery teams, and vendors, the role drives clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement through strong analysis, communication, and problem-solving.

Further, the successful candidate will:

  • Lead discovery and requirements definition, facilitating workshops and stakeholder interviews to elicit, challenge, and validate business needs
  • Translate requirements into clear delivery artefacts (user stories, functional specifications, process models) to enable effective solution design and development
  • Act as a trusted liaison between business, IT, and vendors, ensuring alignment on scope, priorities, and outcomes
  • Analyse current-state processes and identify opportunities for optimisation, automation, and improved customer or business outcomes
  • Evaluate solution options and recommend fit-for-purpose, scalable, and value-driven approaches
  • Partner with Project Managers and delivery teams to define scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensure ongoing alignment
  • Support Agile and project delivery by contributing to planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement activities
  • Monitor progress and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changing priorities
  • Maintain end-to-end traceability of requirements across the delivery lifecycle
  • Coordinate and support testing and validation activities, ensuring solutions meet agreed business outcomes
  • Produce and maintain high-quality documentation (e.g., user stories, process maps, decision logs) that is clear, concise, and usable
  • Develop reports, insights, and dashboards to support stakeholder decision-making
  • Drive stakeholder engagement through clear communication, expectation management, and conflict resolution
  • Support change initiatives through impact assessment, communication, training, and user adoption activities
  • Ensure solutions align with governance, security, and organisational standards

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home/office and 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role after the discussion with manager.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

  • Strong track record in eliciting, shaping, and managing business and technical requirements end-to-end
  • Hands-on experience with delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps
  • Deep understanding of analysis frameworks and delivery methodologies (BABOK, Agile, Waterfall), with the ability to apply them pragmatically
  • Skilled in process mapping and optimisation, using BPMN, UML, Visio, or equivalent tools to drive efficiency and clarity
  • Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and deliver practical, technology-led improvements
  • Confident translating business needs into clear user stories, functional specs, and solution designs
  • Solid understanding of the SDLC and exposure to ITIL-aligned environments
  • Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, able to influence and align stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong stakeholder management capability, including negotiation, expectation management, and conflict resolution
  • Data-driven mindset, with experience analysing datasets and generating insights using Excel, SQL, or BI tools
  • Experience working in fast-paced project environments, supporting delivery across scope, timelines, and outcomes
  • Comfortable operating in Agile teams, actively contributing to ceremonies and continuous improvement
  • Working knowledge of information security principles and their practical application in IT environments
  • Commercial experience (3+ years) as a Business Analyst, ideally within IT, digital, or transformation programs
  • Exposure to change management and user adoption, including training and transition support
As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level or have the ability to gain one. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.
About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you'll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You'll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you'll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

  • 6 weeks paid leave each year
  • 14% Superannuation
  • Free Income Protection Insurance
  • Flexible working options
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
  • Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

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