Technical Business Analyst

Job Location: Osborne, SA – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements

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:

As a Technical Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Australia’s shipbuilding environments; helping identify, assess and prioritise opportunities that deliver meaningful business value. You will engage with stakeholders across the organisation, research emerging technologies, and collaborate with business architects to transform ideas into actionable digital initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic technology investment decisions and contribute to the delivery of state-of-the-art digital capabilities within a complex and highly innovative operational environment.

Core Duties:

• Ad-hoc analysis, problem/ opportunity assessment
• Develop business analysis work plans including stakeholder identification, engagement/ workshop planning, technique selection and outcome definition
• Responsible for the requirements management process through eliciting, prioritising and influencing business or customer requirements including management for traceability, change and reuse
• Assist in the development, documentation and ongoing refinement of the Shipyard digital strategy.
• Facilitate discussions with users and stakeholders to understand current processes, pain points and desired outcomes.
• Provide analysis to support prioritisation and decision-making for Shipyard Digital initiatives
• Undertake research and analysis to identify technology trends, industry practices, opportunities and emerging capabilities relevant to the organisation.
• Undertake targeted independent research into technologies, platforms, products and emerging digital capabilities.
• Support the team in developing recommendations and shortlisting potential solutions
• Compare proposed solutions against business requirements, strategic objectives and available market alternatives.
• Support selected digital initiatives by gathering and documenting user and business requirements.
• Identify questions, assumptions, risks and areas requiring further technical investigation.
• Conduct initial market scans and research of potential products and vendors.

Key Skills:

• Be a tenured Technical Business Analyst in the Technology sector working across Digital projects
• Demonstrated relevant experience in a customer focused role
• Ability to understand, analyse and research fit for purpose technology
• Significant experience in business analysis spanning across multiple business capability domains and/ or complex integrated system environments
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving in the area of breaking down complex problems, determining innovative solutions, and validating solutions against customer needs
• Ability to cope in high pressure situations to manage conflicts, provide influence and build trusted relationships
• Ability to work across both business and technology environments.
• A background in technology and/or automation projects in manufacturing / production would be desirable

The Surface Ships Team

BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history – the design and build of Hunter class frigates. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation

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 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.