Data Analyst & Visual Developer

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Data Analyst and Visual Developer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high‑profile U.S. Navy weapon system. As a member of our multidisciplinary team that includes systems engineers, logistics analysts, configuration managers, and business managers, you will design, build, deploy, and maintain interactive visual analytics solutions that deliver mission‑critical insights across requirements definition, architecture development, system integration, verification, and various business functions for current and future large‑scale systems. This is a unique opportunity to work on strategic missions through the development of advanced data capabilities and visualization frameworks throughout a systems lifecycle.

In this role, you will apply modern data tools and analytical methods to architect and sustain interactive dashboards, data models, and reporting solutions that enable data‑driven decision‑making for customer teams supporting a DoD program. You will partner closely with functional stakeholders, data engineers, and business leaders to translate raw, distributed datasets into clear, actionable insights delivered through intuitive visual products. This position includes both internal and customer‑facing responsibilities, requiring the ability to communicate complex information effectively and produce high‑quality visual narratives tailored to diverse technical and non‑technical audiences.

The ideal candidate brings a strong passion for data storytelling with the ability to transform complex datasets into compelling visual narratives that drive executive‑level decision‑making. Your work will support the development of program documentation, analyses, schedules, and briefings, ensuring that analytic artifacts meet internal and customer requirements. You will provide data and visualization support across the full SSP portfolio including CPS, SLCM‑N, TRIDENT, Shipboard, and Flight Systems efforts by developing, reviewing, and managing analytic and visual products for programmatic milestones, gate reviews, and system review events.

You will also contribute to the design and evolution of SSP’s data environment by enabling interactive, scalable visualizations aligned with emerging Command‑wide data strategies and best practices, consistent with best practices..

Key Responsibilities include:

- Create, enhance, and optimize reports, dashboards, and scorecards that meet business requirements and adhere to visual design best practices.
- Build robust tabular data models, write efficient LOD or M/DAX calculations, and implement row-level security to ensure accurate, secure analytics.
- Connect products to a variety of data sources (SQL Server, Azure Products, Data Lakes, OData, REST APIs, csv, excel, etc.) using Direct Query/Import.
- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in data models, queries, and visualizations; apply aggregation tables, indexing, and query folding where appropriate.
- Maintain documentation of data models, report specifications, and data lineage; enforce naming conventions, version control, and publishing standards.
- Work closely with data engineers, solution architects, and business analysts to gather requirements, validate data quality, and ensure analytical solutions align with enterprise data strategy.
- Set up data refresh schedules, monitor refresh failures, and implement alerting to guarantee continuous availability of reports.
- Stay current on software feature releases, industry trends, and emerging BI technologies; recommend enhancements that increase user adoption and analytical capability.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or any STEM field.
- 4+ years of hands ‑ on experience developing solutions for enterprise, departments, or C-suite with Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, or equivalent.
- Expert proficiency with either Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power Query, and DAX OR Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server, and LOD
- Proven ability to design schemas, create calculated columns/measures, and implement row ‑ level security.
- Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL/ELT processes (e.g., Azure Data Factory, SSIS).
- Excellent problem ‑ solving, communication, and stakeholder ‑ management skills.
- Ability to translate technical data into story telling products for non-technical stakeholders
- Strong design skills for end user adoption and business impact.
- Secret clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Strong SQL skills; experience querying relational databases (SQL Server, Azure Synapse).
- Knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, or Microsoft Fabric for extending analytics workflows.
- Exposure to big‑data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and their integration with Power BI.
- Background in statistical analysis or data science (Python/R) for advanced analytics support using various data science libraries.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI) or Azure Data Engineer Associate.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.