Business Analyst

Business Analyst (IT and Software Applications)Join to apply for the Business Analyst (IT and Software Applications)role at Thales Location: SINGAPORE, Singapore Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we're driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we're shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress. As the Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in deriving and presenting cost estimates based on proposed solution architectures and client‐specific requirements. Working closely with sales, solution architects, and product teams, you will analyze enterprise application designs—including licensing models, integration points, scalability needs, and deployment strategies—to develop accurate and competitive cost models. Your responsibilities include translating technical designs into financial implications, preparing total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, and supporting value‐based selling strategies. You will also engage directly with clients to explain cost drivers, justify pricing structures, and align solutions with their business and budgetary goals, ensuring a smooth transition from proposal to implementation. Analyse the customer's and other stakeholders' needs using advanced studies, simulations, mock‐ups, models, prototypes, and other means. Describe the mission, functions and requirements for the sub‐system. Formalize the specification and architectural design to develop the sub‐system. Prepare and perform solution or product integration, verification and validation tests. Responsibilities Perform engineering requirements analysis. Provide required technical documentation: design documents (preliminary, final), statement of works for suppliers and external contractors, input/output requirement for interfaces management, input for specialty engineering (RAMS, EMC/EMI, cyber‐security), input for installation management. Assist the bid team to scope and cost engineering work packages. Work with contractors to produce costing and ensure timely delivery. Report and follow up on KPIs for the sub‐system. Participate in progress meetings. Analyze and correct problem changes requests. Requirements Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering or related discipline (essential). Demonstrated engineering competencies required for qualification to INCOSE CSEP (or equivalent, or ASEP) are highly desirable. Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering role. Able to decipher technical scope from high‐level requirements. Experience with governmental and/or complex IT projects. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience working on software security projects. Experience working within a systems engineering lifecycle. At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world. #J-18808-Ljbffr