Senior Consultant of Workforce Analytics [REMOTE JOB]

Job Description At BAE Systems, we’re transforming the employee experience and amplifying our workforce strategies through data-driven insights that empower our people and fuel our success. Our Workforce Analytics organization is at the forefront of this mission, delivering innovative solutions to optimize how we run the business of HR and how we strategically advise on workforce strategies and initiatives. We’re looking for a passionate Analytics Consultant to join our team, working closely with our Centers of Expertise (COEs) and business sectors to turn complex data into compelling stories that drive meaningful change. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Director of Workforce Analytics, the Senior Consultant, Workforce Analytics will be a trusted advisor to our sectors and COE’s leveraging your expertise in data engineering, visualization, and storytelling to deliver actionable insights about our workforce. You’ll dive deep into the needs of our business and COEs, serving as a subject matter expert who translates their vision into robust analytics solutions. From building scalable data pipelines to creating intuitive PowerBI and Tableau dashboards, you’ll craft narratives that empower HR leaders to make smarter, strategic decisions. This is your chance to blend technical prowess with consulting finesse, making a tangible impact on our workforce and business. We’re not looking for a data scientist or a pure data engineer – we can source or build those skills as needed. Rather, we need someone who blends data expertise with strategic consulting and advising to integrate and bring our data to life for our customers. What you’ll lead in this role: Analytics Collaboration & Consulting • Consulting with COEs and business sectors: Collaborate closely with respective partners to understand their goals, challenges, and analytics needs, acting as a dedicated SME and trusted advisor to bring their data to life. • Translate Needs into Solutions: Convert priorities into analytics strategies, designing data-driven approaches to address questions like talent retention and skill development. • Master Data Storytelling: Craft persuasive narratives that combine data, context, and business acumen to influence HR and business leaders, ensuring insights drive decision-making. • Product/solution owner: Not only will you own the relationships, you will own the data and analytics solutions for your customer set. This means continually assessing efficacy and need, project managing development and updates, and delivering effective change management and communications for your products and solutions. • Innovate and Improve: Stay current on people analytics trends (e.g., predictive modeling, AI-driven insights) and propose new tools or methods to enhance COE analytics capabilities. • Collaborate Across Teams: Work with other analytics consultants, developers, and the COE’s to share best practices, align on priorities, and deliver cohesive solutions. Additionally, partner with our HR reporting teammates to help differentiate between true analytics requests vs. what should be reporting solutions. • Driving strong data governance: Partnering with domain stewards and owners to define their data, decide appropriate access controls, and enable consistent data governance experiences agnostic of whether the data is in a source system, report or analysis. Analytics Technical Work • Build Robust Data Pipelines: Develop and maintain scalable data engineering processes using tools like Alteryx and Dataiku to ensure clean, reliable data for analysis. • Create Compelling Visualizations: Design and deliver dynamic, user-friendly dashboards and reports in PowerBI and Tableau, transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders Required Education, Experience, & Skills 6+ years in data analytics, data engineering, or people analytics, with a focus on consulting or stakeholder-facing roles. • Strong skills in data engineering tools and best practices, in particular experience with Alteryx and/or Dataiku • Advanced proficiency in data visualization using PowerBI and Tableau to create impactful, stakeholder-ready dashboards. • Knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) or people analytics tools is a plus. • Consulting & Storytelling Skills: Proven ability to engage stakeholders, ask insightful questions, and present data in compelling, narrative-driven formats that influence decisions. • COE Expertise: Ability to quickly learn and specialize in a COE domain (e.g., Talent, L&D, Compensation), understanding its unique metrics, challenges, and strategic goals. • Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust with COE leaders and work effectively in a team-oriented analytics environment. • Mindset: Curious, proactive, and adaptable. Passionate about using data to solve HR challenges and improve the employee experience. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Experience supporting HR functions (e.g., Talent, L&D, Compensation) is a strong plus. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $116419 - $197912 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. 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. Apply tot his job