Principal Business Analyst (Remote)

Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors, is seeking a Principal Business Analyst to join our Digital Technologies team, playing a key role in driving enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives. This role bridges business stakeholders, technology, teams, and delivery partners to ensure digital solutions meet mission, operational, and regulatory needs within a defense focused environment.
This can be a remote position within the US with approximately 10-20% travel. Salary ranges vary by location. We work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
In this role, you will:

• Lead business analysis activities across complex digital transformation initiatives from discovery through delivery.
• Partner with key stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, operational needs, and pain points.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements
• Translate requirements into clear user stories, process flows and functional specifications
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions with cross functional and multi-level stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams in Agile delivery environments
• Support standard validation and UAT efforts

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years experience or the overall equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working as a Business Analyst with in-depth experience writing business requirements for supporting technology initiative (ideally 6+ years)
• Proven experience working on digital transformation programs
• Deep knowledge of BA practices including requirements management, process modeling, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills
• Experience using Agile tools such as Jira or Confluence

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with PTC RVS, PTC Windchill, or Oracle EBS
• Agile Certifications or equivalent experience
• Business Analyst Certifications (CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA etc.)
• Experience within the defense sector #LI-Onsite #LI-JR1

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.