IT Business Systems Analyst Senior Principal – AI

Job Description
As an IT Business Relationship Manager (BRM) in the SMS Information Technology (IT) Organization, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic thinker to business leaders and IT, providing guidance and support on the use of technology to achieve business objectives. You will play a crucial role in understanding the SMS business needs and translating them into IT solutions, ensuring alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives.

The IT BRM for AI and the IT function, will partner with cross-functional teams to articulate a cohesive strategy, ensuring it is deeply connected to the broader Enterprise strategy and consistent with cybersecurity, compliance, and mission requirements. This individual will create and maintain a multi‑year AI roadmap, oversee the intake and prioritization of AI demands, and facilitate alignment across business units, programs, and technology stakeholders. By bridging the gap between business needs and IT capabilities, they will ensure that solutions are feasible, value‑driven, integrated, and technically well‑defined.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You’ll Do:

- Co-Lead the development and articulation of the sector’s AI strategy, ensuring alignment with Engineering, sector business priorities, compliance requirements, and the broader Enterprise IT AI strategy.
- Serve as the primary AI business partner for SMS while also supporting broader SMS IT functional and operational needs, acting as a central point of coordination for both AI and IT business leaders.
- Oversee the intake, triage, and prioritization of both AI‑related and general IT demands, ensuring visibility and timely decision‑making.
- Lead cross‑functional requirements gathering for AI and IT initiatives, translating business needs into well‑defined problem statements and technical requirements.
- Create, maintain, and communicate a multiyear AI roadmap that reflects current priorities, emerging needs, and evolving enterprise capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with the SBUs, Business Functions, and peer IT Business Partners to gather demand signals, identify use cases, and consolidate AI requirements across the sector.
- Assess proposed AI initiatives for value, feasibility, risk, readiness, and alignment with sector and enterprise strategies.
- Monitor and interpret AI industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, bringing forward insights and recommendations relevant to the sector.
- Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement across business and IT workflows, and drive implementation of value‑added solutions that enhance efficiency, alignment, and overall business performance
- Influence stakeholders at multiple levels—business leaders, program teams, IT delivery teams, and enterprise partners—through excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership without authority.
- Facilitate cross functional working groups, workshops, and discovery sessions to mature AI concepts and accelerate adoption.
- Provide ongoing visibility into AI progress, risks, dependencies, and achievements through dashboards, briefings, and executive-ready communications.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Related Bachelor’s and 8 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 12 or more years of related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of experience.
- Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
- Related experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Deep understanding of AI concepts and trends, including generative AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, automation frameworks, and the evolving enterprise technology landscape.
- Proven experience in IT business partnering, product ownership, or technology strategy roles with emphasis on translating business needs into actionable IT solutions.
- Demonstrated strength in strategic planning, including creating multi‑year technology roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives, and aligning with enterprise architecture and IT governance.
- Exceptional requirements‑gathering and problem‑definition skills, able to convert complex business opportunities into clear user stories, use cases, or capability definitions.
- Experience with demand management, intake processes, and initiative prioritization across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Ability to build and maintain trusted advisor relationships at director, VP, and executive levels
- Excellent communication and executive‑level communication skills with an ability to simplify technical concepts and present them in terms of business value.
- The ability to lead through influence, collaborate across organizational boundaries, and drive alignment without direct authority.
- Demonstrated comfort navigating ambiguity, shaping new capability areas, and building structure where none exists.
- Solid understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, compliance, and responsible AI frameworks as they relate to enterprise environments.
- Ability to work effectively with Enterprise IT teams, architects, cybersecurity, data governance, and engineering to ensure secure, scalable, and supportable AI solutions.
- High learning agility and curiosity — staying current with industry AI advancements, regulatory changes, and emerging enterprise AI tools.
- Track record of developing and implementing IT systems and process changes to improve performance and drive value.
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience working within an Aerospace and Defense organization.
- Background and knowledge of working in closed or classified environments.
- Master’s degree (MBA, MIS, or similar), especially for roles with strategic planning, portfolio management, or organizational leadership responsibility.
- Professional certifications such as: BRMP (Business Relationship Management Professional).
- CBRM (Certified Business Relationship Manager).
- ITIL Foundation or ITIL Intermediate certifications.
- PMP, Agile, or Scrum Master (if the org has a PMO or product framework).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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, Inc. 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.