Demand Analyst – 12 month FTC

Job Title: Demand Analyst – 12 month FTC

Location: Preston

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

Salary: Circa £49,000 dependent on experience

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.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you deliver accurate, timely, and insightful reporting by drawing on data from multiple systems. You review KPIs and performance metrics, providing clear analysis and recommendations to support continuous improvement. You also contribute to the development and enhancement of reporting tools, dashboards, and data models, ensuring they meet evolving business needs.

A key part of the role involves leading data analysis to identify patterns, trends, root causes, and potential impacts on demand, capacity, and resource planning. You maintain a consistent approach to data governance across Demand, Capacity, and Resource Management, supporting strong decision‑making within the Demand & Capacity Management function.

Core duties:

• You will have extensive analytical capability to interpret, challenge, and validate complex data sets
• You will have Advanced ServiceNow, Power BI, and Excel skills, including modelling and visualisation
• You will be skilled in improving reporting structures, dashboards, and digital tooling
• It is also desirable for you to have Data Analytics / BI qualifications and experience with Tableau

The Enterprise IT Demand Management team

The team manage all demand coming into EIT as well as forecasting future demand and the delivery capacity required to meet the pipeline. Ensuring alignment and simplified governance is key. We work closely with BAE business sectors to assure alignment to Functional, Enterprise Technology and Sector Roadmaps.

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: 30th March 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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