Junior Business Analyst – Engineering Operations

Junior Business Analyst – Engineering Operations

About Thales

‘The people we rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions.

Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

About the team
Thales in the Netherlands has committed to the objective of becoming a ‘data-driven company’, where facts and unambiguous information are leading in decision making. Engineering Operations is boosting reach this objective and to drive digital transformation among the Engineering department.
You will join the team Operational Excellence & Performance. This team is enabling the improvement of delivery performance of our engineering department through data driven decisions and manages improvement projects based on the outcomes of assessments and root cause analyses.

About your future job
As a Junior Business Analyst, you help the Engineering department better understand its processes and performance through data. You translate questions from the business into clear insights and support the creation of dashboards and reports that enable smarter, faster decisions.

You will work closely with experienced analysts, engineers, and IT teams, learning how to navigate complex data landscapes and contribute to meaningful improvements. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to grow in data analysis, reporting, and business operations.

Your main tasks/responsibilities are:

• Support in identifying business needs in terms of data/information to improve business activities and decision-making;
• Help deliver reports to support accurate tracking and evaluation of KPIs;
• Perform analysis on data to support daily business activities and decision-making;
• Review and monitor business dashboards to identify and investigate (data) issues;
• Collaborate with relevant teams on data issues to improve quality and enhance governance;
• Test and validate new dashboards/reports to ensure data quality, accuracy, security, usability, and alignment with business requirements;
• Support and promote data-driven decision making across engineering teams;
• Contribute to documentation and training materials to help users understand and leverage data tools;

You will match Thales and the team best if you:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree (preferably in Business and/or IT);
• Are early in your career or have up to 2 years experience in data analysis, reporting or similar role;
• Are curious, eager to learn and comfortable navigating in a complex, high-tech organization;
• Enjoy acting as a bridge between business needs and technical possibilities;

• Have basic knowledge of reporting and analytics tools (PowerBI is a strong plus).
• You work comfortably in a multidisciplinary, international and cross-cultural team and easily collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and projects; You are a real team player and can easily liaise with various people; you are cooperative, yet decisive when it comes to your areas of expertise;
• Are interested in data modelling, data warehousing concepts, and dashboarding;
• Like working in multidisciplinary, international environments
• Are proactive, collaborative, and comfortable interacting with different stakeholders

What's in it for you?

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Mentoring and guidance from experienced team members.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regard to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable workspace in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

Interested?

Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

To ensure that we are a good match, we may ask you to participate in an assessment.

A government clearance will be requested as part of standard Thales procedures.

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service

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