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Business Systems Analyst
General Atomics
- 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- Staff / Principal
- 1 day ago
- 99,500 – 170,750
- Azure
- Power BI
- AI
- Change Management
- MS Office
- SQL
- SAP
1 day ago
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Business Systems Analyst to work within our Aeronautical Systems Finance Solutions group in Poway, CA. The person selected for this role will be responsible for leading the development, enhancement, implementation, and support of business reporting and analytical solutions using tools including but not limited to Azure, Power BI, MS SQL Development Studio, and artificial intelligence. This position will work closely with business stakeholders and Information Technology technical staff to understand reporting needs, translate those needs into functional requirements, develop effective solutions, and support the rollout and stabilization of capabilities for the business.
The successful candidate will serve as a senior subject matter expert for assigned reporting solutions and business processes. Responsibilities may include analyzing data from multiple sources, designing data models and reports, developing dashboards and visualizations, coordinating requirements and priorities, creating documentation, and planning and executing user acceptance testing. This individual will also identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, and system utilization while providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced analysts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Translate business needs into functional requirements, process specifications, system designs, report specifications, interface definitions, and other implementation documentation.
- Lead or support the evaluation, development, enhancement, integration, and implementation of business systems, applications, reports, interfaces, and data solutions.
- Act as a liaison between users of business computer systems and the information systems technical staff.
- Conduct detailed data analysis to investigate discrepancies, identify trends, validate information, resolve complex problems, and determine root causes.
- Act as an advocate of the business to enhance the use of current software/computer systems and ensure users are trained.
- Develop process documentation, job aids, user procedures, training materials, data analysis summaries, business cases, presentations, and implementation plans.
- Identify, define, and communicate process, system, data, reporting, and training improvement opportunities to leadership.
- Coordinate or participate in user training, change management, and adoption activities for new or improved systems and processes.
- Promote data integrity, consistent business practices, effective system utilization, and continuous improvement across assigned functions.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced analysts and project team members.
- Communicate effectively with individual contributors, managers, executives, technical staff, and other levels of leadership.
- Influence stakeholders and facilitate agreement across organizational boundaries without relying solely on formal authority.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and ten or more years of technical experience working with computerized financial, accounting, purchasing, payroll, human resources, manufacturing, or other business related systems. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Proficient with various software suites including but not limited to: MS Office, Azure, Power BI, and SQL Developer.
- Experienced in leading and coordinating interactions between business system end-users and technical staff.
- Strong functional and technical analytic problem-solving skills.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical resources.
- Strong presentations skills needed to accurately train and report findings to a variety of audiences.
- Experience analyzing data from multiple systems or sources and reconciling information to identify discrepancies and root causes.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills; capable of collaborating with a variety of stakeholders and team members.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential.
- Ability to provide direction, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced team members.
- Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Experience with SAP and its functionality is highly desirable, specifically from the following modules: Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), Project Systems (PS), Sales & Distribution (SD), Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO)
- Knowledge and experience with the following concepts:
- Program Finance and EVMS
- Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
- Grouping, Pegging and Distribution (GPD)
- Basic project management skills
- Internal Title: Business Systems Analyst IV
- Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary
- Workstyle: Onsite
- Pay Range Low: 99,500
- Pay Range High: 170,750
- Job Category: Information Technology
- Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
- Relocation Assistance Provided?: No
- Clearance Required?: No
- US Citizenship Required?: Yes
- Employee Referral Bonus Amount: 1000.00
Business Systems Analyst · General Atomics