Business Analyst: Data & Analytics

BAE Systems.; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security company is searching for a Business Analyst: Data & Analytics to lead business analysis activities, optimize processes, and support data-driven decision-making. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have expertise in business strategy, requirements gathering, Agile methodologies, and relevant certifications. A competitive salary and a range of employee benefits are offered, including flexible health plans and a pension scheme. Closing date is 13th February 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end business analysis activities for large-scale projects.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to document business requirements.
• Proficient in conducting business process reviews and proposing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis activities and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Develop and optimize business processes and participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

Business Strategy & Analysis

Business requirements gathering and documentation

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Process Improvements

Presentation and report writing

Education

At least one of Business Analyst Certification (BCS), SCRUM & AGILE Practice, or CBAP

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Analyst: Data & Analytics

Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience and skills

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end business analysis activities for large-scale projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and document business requirements
• Development and optimization of business processes and actively participating in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups, ensuring timely and successful project deliveries
• Collaborating with the development team to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment between business needs and system functionalities
• Conducting comprehensive business process reviews, identifying gaps and proposing process improvements
• Developing and maintaining a requirements traceability matrix, ensuring comprehensive coverage of business needs and smooth project execution
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to define and prioritize business requirements

Your skills and experiences

• Experience of Business Strategy & Analysis
• Business requirements gathering and documentation
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Process Improvements and Presentation and report writing

Certifications

At least one of the below or in the process of gaining one of these certs:

• Business Analyst Certification (BCS)
• SCRUM & AGILE Practice
• CBAP - Certified Business Analyst Professional

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Data & Analytics team

Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic business decisions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your analytical skills can make a real impact? Look no further! We are seeking a talented and motivated Business Analyst to join our dynamic Data & Analytics team.

As a Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making and process optimisation. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, utilising your expertise in data analysis and requirements gathering to shape innovative solutions. Your ability to uncover actionable insights and translate them into meaningful strategies will directly contribute to our organisation's growth and success.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 13th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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