The Senior Principal Business Operations Analyst drives operational execution, manages budgets, conducts data analysis, coordinates onboarding, and develops employee engagement strategies.
Job Description
Business Operations Analyst
Role Summary
As a Senior Principal Business Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving the operational execution of the Mission Integrated Solutions (MIS) Business Unit, focusing on program governance, performance management, onboarding coordination, business continuity, and people and culture planning. You will support the Business Operations Manager and the Director of Strategy & Growth Programs in planning efforts to drive business outcomes and inform strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities -
Business Unit Management & Impact Reporting
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107952 - $183518
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Business Operations Analyst
Role Summary
As a Senior Principal Business Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving the operational execution of the Mission Integrated Solutions (MIS) Business Unit, focusing on program governance, performance management, onboarding coordination, business continuity, and people and culture planning. You will support the Business Operations Manager and the Director of Strategy & Growth Programs in planning efforts to drive business outcomes and inform strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities -
Business Unit Management & Impact Reporting
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Strategy & Growth, MIS Business Operations, Leadership, and Finance, to manage the budget request and approval process for MIS.
- Develops and maintains current and future-year budget plans, including overhead and investment spend, to support business growth and strategic initiatives.
- Analyzes and continuously improves Salesforce pipeline data to inform strategic decision-making and drive business outcomes.
- Develop growth & new business reports, perform data analysis and review reports and briefs to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Develops and implements comprehensive training and onboarding programs to ensure seamless integration of new employees.
- Collaborates with HR, Business Operations Management, and leadership to design and implement strategic workforce planning, employee engagement, and culture initiatives that drive business outcomes.
- Supports planning and execution of programs that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and alignment with organizational values.
- Develops and implements business continuity plans to ensure operational resilience and minimize disruptions.
- Partners with IT, Facilities, HR, and Operations to ensure preparedness for disruptions and assist with business continuity documentation, training, and readiness drills.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, economics or a related discipline
- 8+ years of experience
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and leadership levels
- Proficient in budget and planning, financial analysis, and resource allocation
- Advanced analytical skills, including experience with Salesforce data
- Excellent report development skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable business insights
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to design workforce planning and employee engagement strategies
- Effective communication and documentation skills
- Experience with relevant software tools such Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with project management platforms
- Defense experience
- Experience with Atlassian Suite tools, including:
Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket etc.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107952 - $183518
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Atlassian Suite
Bitbucket
Confluence
JIRA
Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Salesforce
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