Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

Job Location: Adelaide, SA – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst to join our BAE Systems Digital-Data-Cyber team, based at Flinders Street, South Australia, reporting to the BA Manager.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

You will be responsible for the clarification of business or customer needs through the investigation, analysis, review and documentation of requirements to ensure that delivered solutions are appropriate and aligned to the business or customer needs.

Core Duties:

• Collaborate with business, engineering, and IT teams to identify business challenges and opportunities, and analyse current processes to pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Manage stakeholders through effective expectation and prioritisation management, and mapping of requirements to stakeholder needs
• Build positive working relationships to ensure alignment on approach and solution delivery against the roadmaps and digital direction of the program
• Provide guidance and advice on current technology initiatives and business analysis techniques
• Conduct process analysis and gap analysis, defining current and future state processes
• Lead requirements and use case elicitation, documentation, and management, ensuring traceability and quality.
• Perform solution option analysis, including assessment of feasibility, risks, impacts, and value.
• Undertake Capability Support Model analysis to define operational ownership, support structures, and service considerations.
• Define and manage benefits analysis and benefits realisation inputs.
• Support testing activities, including test case development input, defect analysis, and business validation.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement across business, data, digital, and cyber teams.
• Proactively contribute to uplift of BA practices, templates, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About YOU

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst delivering digital and technology initiatives
• Strong experience in business case development, requirements engineering, process modelling, and benefits management.
• Demonstrated capability in working across complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise systems, digital platforms, data initiatives, or cyber-related projects.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into clear, structured deliverables Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, requirements analysis and effective communication are considered essential.
• A proven track-record of being involved in IT projects is considered desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualification/ certification in business analysis or process improvements is considered desirable.
• Hold defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain a Baseline clearance.

The DDC Team

We are committed to delivering exceptional digital portfolio services and solutions to empower our customers and business in achieving their strategic business objectives. Our department is dedicated to designing and implementing principles and governance that enable the successful delivery of digital portfolio services.

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.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.