Business Application Specialist

Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are looking for a Microsoft 365 Business Application Developer to join our program in support of the U.S. Navy. This is an opportunity to develop your own path in consultation with your manager, the sky is the limit. Come join the team at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) Wallops Island to be a major part of the Digital Transformation. Typical responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Design, development and testing of applications and tools in order to improve business processes and create efficiencies to meet business objectives
• Work with process analysts, IT professionals, business leaders and other cross-functional resources to define and deliver automation products
• Work directly with stakeholders to capture business requirements and translate them into technical approaches and designs that can be implemented
• Collaborate with development team members to ensure proper implementation and integration of the solutions
• Maintenance of existing solutions, modifying for enhancements, troubleshooting, identifying and correcting issues
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and business processes
• Create “How to” guides for end-users
• Supports skills transfer by mentoring peers on best practices and development techniques

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications with a strong emphasis on Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint Online, and Teams
• Able to create technical specification documents for assigned work
• Understanding of workflow-based logic and create complex workflows
• Create interactive dashboards depicting a wide array of statistical data
• Experience creating SharePoint web pages

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated desire for continuous improvement and learning
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and prioritize the most critical tasks
• Ability to apply data organization skills
• Familiarity with project methodologies and industry standard tools (MS Project, Oracle P6, Monday)
• Strong communication skills – written, oral, verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills with both junior and senior staff
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and take initiative without always being directed
• Experience working with different databases (Access, SQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• Familiarity with Python, C Sharp, SQL, XML, PowerShell, and/or Java
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
• Microsoft Certification in one or more of the following products: (must provide current certification evidence):
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Power Platform

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $56200 - $95500

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.