IT Business Analyst – Legal, Global Trade

BAE Systems, Inc.

. Lead discovery activities to capture business requirements for Legal and Global Trade initiatives .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,623 - $164,259 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating regulatory and legal obligations into actionable functional requirements while ensuring compliance with ITAR/EAR and global trade rules. Proficient in documenting workflows, managing large datasets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support legal and compliance initiatives.

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Business AnalysisITAR/EAR ComplianceWorkflow DocumentationData AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisWorkflow DocumentationData AnalysisCompliance Requirements InterpretationRegulatory ConsiderationsSystem ConfigurationRequirement ValidationUAT SupportData GovernanceCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunicationAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

EMSAppianERP SystemsPLM SystemsLow-Code Automation Platforms

Industry Keywords

LegalGlobal TradeComplianceExport-Controlled DataRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead discovery activities to capture business requirements for Legal and Global Trade initiatives
Translate regulatory and legal obligations into actionable functional requirements across EMS, Appian, and Legal systems
Partner with Business Relationship Managers and IT SMEs to clarify scope and ensure alignment with consent-agreement expectations and GT modernization objectives
Document current-state and future-state workflows for jurisdiction/classification, contract/legal data handling, export review cycles, approvals, and case management
Support Legal in defining mandatory data elements, structured workflows, and compliance checkpoints for ITAR/EAR, export-controlled data, and global trade rules
Analyze large datasets to support compliance-driven decisions
Prepare reports, dashboards, and data summaries for leadership visibility and regulatory inspections
Assist with system configuration, requirement validation, and test support across Legal and Global Trade systems
Assist with UAT across Legal/GT workflows and validate new features against compliance, regulatory, and legal business requirements
Partner with integration teams to ensure accurate data flows between ERP, PLM, EMS, and GT modernization systems
Serve as the connective tissue between Legal, Global Trade, Compliance, Architecture, and data teams
Collaborate in product squads with configuration, QA/testers, developers, and data/AI analysts
Support Legal and Global Trade stakeholders during audits, review cycles, and approval readiness sessions
Document SOPs, compliance process expectations, structured workflows, and cross-functional decision paths
Help refine methodologies for classification, data governance, and compliance monitoring

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
6–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Legal, Compliance, Global Trade, or regulated enterprise environments
Experience interpreting ITAR/EAR, export-control requirements, or supporting systems managing controlled technical data
Proven ability to document workflows, requirements, and regulatory considerations across cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
High attention to detail and documentation quality
Demonstrated ability to operate independently at a senior individual-contributor level
Experience with compliance-related enterprise platforms
Experience collaborating with Legal, Contracts, and Global Trade stakeholders and supporting audit or certification reviews
Familiarity with low-code automation platforms used for compliance workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings accounts
401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Applicable federal and state sick leave
Monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics