Business Analyst Review

Item: Business Analyst at BAE Systems
Rating: 4
Author: Anonymous

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Warton, Preston PR4, UK

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

4/5

Involved in many projects, learning activities and collaboration with various teams. Attending meetings and workshops to understand business needs. Talking to subject matter experts to understand what they need from a system or process. Also, analysing business processes and identifying where improvements can be made. Use a variety of business tools like Jira and Confluence whilst applying Agile methodology to projects.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy the variety in the role. The programme offers the flexibility of working in different areas within the business. My team and managers are always willing to offer guidance and the culture encourages learning and growth.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I've learnt how to ask the right questions, actively listen, and clearly document requirements. Working on projects has helped me adapt my communication style depending on who I'm speaking with, whether it's technical teams or non-technical stakeholders. Balancing my degree learning with practical work has helped me improve my time management and organisation skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

I know what's expected of me at each stage, and there are regular check=ins and reviews that help me stay on track. The university side could be improved as I've yet to find many modules that link closely to the work I'm doing in the workplace.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I receive a good level of support and everyone is approachable and willing to help. This includes a line manager, a mentor, and an early careers adviser who I can turn to for help.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

I receive a good level of support from my skills coach at Cranfield university. They are insightful and can answer any questions I may have about the course or the apprenticeship journey.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

3/5

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

4/5

There are many professional networking events you can attend that are funded by the business if it helps you gain experience and knowledge for your qualification.