Business Analyst Practitioner

Job Description

Job Title: BA Practitioner

Location: Warton

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: 59,491.00 + DOE

Job Description:

You will play a key role in identifying business challenges, analysing operational requirements, and delivering practical solutions through both automated and non-automated process improvements. The role includes undertaking advanced modelling to support major change programmes and help shape the future direction of the organisation. You will influence and improve practices, processes, and standards while driving localised quality improvements across systems and services. Working across the Air sector business unit, you will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and military customers, gaining broad exposure and contributing to meaningful operational and organisational improvements across a complex and safety-critical environment.

Core duties:

• Investigate business situations where there is some complexity and ambiguity, adopting a holistic view to identify and analyse problems and opportunities
• Contribute to the selection of the approach and techniques to be used for business situation analysis, engaging and collaborating with operational stakeholders
• Define and manage scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity
• Facilitate input from stakeholders, provides constructive challenge and enables effective prioritisation of requirements
• Contribute to the delivery of the Product Management requirements within the business, relating to IT enabled opportunities, as well as representing the businesses best interests with the customer base and BAE Systems globally

Essential Skills:

• British Computer Society Diploma in Business Analysis
• A proven track record in building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience of business process modelling and utilising appropriate requirements management tools
• Requirements definition and management experience
• Experience of mentoring, coaching and managing a small team

The Digital Data & Infrastructure (DD&I) Service Delivery Team :

As a Senior Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role in driving innovation and supporting a diverse portfolio of projects within our Architecture Practice, with a focus on the Air sector. This is a dynamic, role where no two days are the same. You will work across the full product lifecycle, shaping solutions that meet customer needs, enable strategic objectives, and deliver real operational value

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 6th May 2026

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