Performance Analyst

At BAE Systems Australia
 Do interesting work that MATTERS

 ENJOY what you do

 GROW your career

 Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About The OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity to join us as the Performance Analyst, where you will be working with the Production Engineering Support (PES) team. In this role, you'll support leadership by delivering performance reporting, providing data-driven insights, and contributing to Control Account Management for the team whilst playing a pivotal role in driving performance improvements throughout the business.

This role will be based at our Osborne Shipyard office in Adelaide and is open to the 9-day fortnight.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide monthly and weekly internal reports in line with the program framework to key forums and reviews
• Track PES team KPIs, norms, issue trends and performance indicators to generate actionable insights
• Use stakeholder engagement, problem solving and Project Management skills to identify and drive performance improvements for Production Issue Resolution
• Support Control Account Manager activities with developing inputs including cost expenditure, earned value analysis and monthly variance reporting
• Develop and maintain Tableau & Jira dashboards to support operational reporting
• Support the team to prioritise issues and assess downstream impacts using structured tools; develop mitigations with stakeholders.

KEY CRITERIA:

• Previous experience in a project, operations, or business management role with exposure to performance tracking and reporting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights from data and present them clearly
• Familiarity with project control, accounting practices and PM methodologies
• Ability to synthesise complex information and messages to executive stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to self-motivate, work autonomously with high attention to detail
• Experience with the creation of data visualisation and data gathering techniques (e.g., Jira, Tableau)
• Qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (desirable) or equivalent work experience in a project-based environment
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• NV1 Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:

Clearances
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 appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.