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Data Analyst - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

BAE Systems

Sterling, VAFull-time$118–201K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$118–201K/yr
Location
Sterling, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Payroll Data Analyst to analyze payroll data, support accurate and compliant payroll processing, resolve issues, and recommend process improvements. The role involves payroll reporting, system operations, employee support, audits, and reconciliation. Appointment is contingent on submission for and obtaining a high-level security clearance, which may take 1–2 years; candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem SolvingAttention to DetailSQLPLSQLMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsHRISPayroll SystemsCommunicationHCM AdministrationPayroll RegulationsTax LawsScripting LanguagesData VisualizationReport and Dashboard Creation

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipHigh-Level Security ClearanceBachelor's in Data or Business Analytics or Related Discipline

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Payroll Data Analyst to join one of our programs. The availability of this position is contingent on being submitted and obtaining a high level security clearance. Security clearance processing can take 1 - 2 years to obtain. Must be US citizen.

Candidates must have the ability to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing, providing data analysis and insights related to compensation, taxes, and benefits. This position requires the individual to analyze payroll data to identify trends, report on and resolve payroll issues, and recommend process improvements, contributing to the organization's financial accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data Integrity and Accuracy : Verify and validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of employee compensation, tax deductions, and benefits

  • Payroll Processing : Review timesheets, adjust pay calculations, and process payroll transactions, including direct deposits and checks

  • Compliance : Ensure adherence to state and federal payroll regulations and tax laws

  • Data Analysis and Reporting : Analyze payroll data to identify trends, potential errors, and areas for improvement

  • Payroll System Expertise : Utilize and maintain knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems to ensure smooth and efficient operations

  • Communication and Support : Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, answer questions about salaries and deductions

  • Audit and Reconciliation : Conduct audits of payroll procedures and records, reconciling payroll accounts to ensure accuracy

  • Process Improvement : Analyze and identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency#LI-PB2

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Candidates must possess the following:

  • Problem-solving skills : Ability to identify and resolve payroll-related issues

  • Attention to detail : Accuracy and precision in data entry and calculations are crucial

  • Technically savvy : Ability to run queries (SQL, PLSQL) and high aptitude in MS Excel

  • Strong analytical skills : Ability to review SOPs, analyze data, identify patterns, and draw conclusions

  • HRIS and/or payroll systems : Experience with payroll software and data management systems

  • Communication skills : Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and other stakeholders

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Data or Business Analytics or related discipline

  • HCM / payroll application experience: Experience as an administrator of human capital management (HCM) and/or payroll systems

  • Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws: Expertise in state and federal payroll regulations and tax laws

  • Software development experience: Experience writing SQL queries and experience with scripting languages

  • Data visualization skills: Ability to create reports and dashboards to present data insights

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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.

Data Analyst - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,264 open Data Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$118–201K/yr
  • Virginia median$104–150K/yr245 salary ranges
  • US median$90–133K/yr3,290 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $159K, is 25% above the Virginia median midpoint ($128K) — in the top quarter of Data Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 420 open Data Analyst jobs in Virginia and 5,264 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Data Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (3,923 postings).
Education
2,288 of the 5,264 open Data Analyst jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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