Lead Data Analyst/Project Controller in London

Location: Samlesbury. Hybrid 3 days per week on site.

Salary: £59,491+ DOE

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.

Job Description:

You'll play a key role in translating complex project and contract information into clear, actionable insights. This creates a highly diverse and challenging environment, giving you the opportunity to work across a broad portfolio and gain exposure to a wide range of projects.

Core duties:

• Analysing and maintaining Earned Value Management (EVM) data, including identifying trends, diagnosing data issues, and supporting corrective actions.
• Ensure the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) is maintained along with adherence to EIA-748.
• Developing, validating, and maintaining high quality datasets to support Control Account Managers (CAMs) and work package leads.
• Producing monthly and quarterly contract performance reports, translating technical and financial data into clear insights for business and contract owner reviews.
• Working with the USP Engineering Project Controls Manager to provide an aggregated, data driven view of engineering performance across the wider contracting landscape.
• Supporting bids by ensuring data consistency, traceability, and auditability from bid submission through to Performance Management Baseline (PMB) definition.
• Identifying emerging risks and opportunities through data analysis and highlighting them early to support mitigation or value realisation.
• Ensure smooth contract mobilisation and PMB setup.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in data analysis within a project, engineering, or complex operational environment.
• Good working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or project management data along with strong knowledge of EIA-748 adherence.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data modelling, and analysis.
• Ability to translate complex datasets into clear insights, visualisations, and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on data quality, consistency, and traceability.

The US Programmes Engineering Project Control team:

You'll be working on F-35 contracts across all 4 delivery streams: production, sustainment, development, and growth, where engineering input is critical. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with project controls and engineering stakeholders to ensure leadership has access to accurate, timely data that supports effective decision-making across a diverse and complex contract portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-impact team supporting one of the world's largest global defence programmes, working at the forefront of engineering-driven delivery. The role also offers strong potential for development and career progression, allowing you to grow within a dynamic and strategically important environment.

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.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.