Business Process Analyst - Supplier Management

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Job description

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Business Process Analyst to join our Strategic Supplier Management group, located in Poway, CA.

This position reports to Strategic Supplier Management and is responsible for developing supply chain business solutions and processes to improve and measure supply chain performance using various processing systems and technologies. The individual will be responsible for the design and implementation of easy to use enterprise applications using standard platforms and data architectures for web applications (.NET, K2, SharePoint, SQL, Oracle) and provide the technical leadership to implement effective solutions to achieve supply chain business goals while providing an outstanding customer/user experience. The position will define, develop, and implement supply chain business requirements and use cases for technology developments, determine system and output requirements, input data acquisition, system techniques and controls. Under limited direction, the individual will exercise considerable judgment within broadly defined practices and precedents to contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards to ensure activities meet overall objectives. Responds to inquiries, identifies issues, and guides the development of innovative solutions to complex and diverse opportunities concerning a variety of supply chain metrics and performance dashboards, some of which contain confidential and sensitive information, which require tact and discretion in handling. Makes internal and external presentations; represents the organization as the primary point of contact. Provides direction to support staff and less experienced professional staff.

Essential Functions

Collaboratively analyzes, develops, and validates supply chain business and technical process requirements; develops and documents requirements, techniques and controls; and leads implementation of the requirements.

Represents the organization as the primary Project Manager/Developer with IT and other end users.

Provides leadership in determining supply chain business and user requirement specifications; leads analysis and verification to ensure consistency, traceability, feasibility, and completeness; recommends and implements process improvements.

Develops interactive dashboards and user customizable data visualizations; utilizing a variety of modern web technologies.

Interprets and implements requirements and processes; develops policies, procedures, and tools.

Develops and analyses of Supply Chain systems and tools; proposes new product features and updates.

Provides direction to support staff and less experienced professional staff.

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Additional Functions
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 in a related field, preferably in Computer or Information Science, and ten or more years' experience as a data and reporting designer/developer. Highly desirable to have experience and working knowledge of SAP, Business Intelligence/Objects, WebIntelligence, SharePoint, Power BI, K2 Workflow Designer, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, Telerik, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python and/or R, and thorough knowledge of data mining principles and techniques. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Preference is to have some working knowledge of supply chain processes and concepts, and an understanding of supply chain industry practices, techniques, and standards. Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to develop and implement solutions to a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity; (2) excellent verbal and written communications; and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences; (3) excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties; (4) the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; (5) strong computer skills; and, (6) the ability to multitask and lead multiple projects and/or development efforts simultaneously. Ability to work independently or lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
  
  The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably in Computer or Information Science, and ten or more years' experience as a data and reporting designer/developer. Highly desirable to have experience and working knowledge of SAP, Business Intelligence/Objects, WebIntelligence, SharePoint, Power BI, K2 Workflow Designer, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, Telerik, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python and/or R, and thorough knowledge of data mining principles and techniques. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Preference is to have some working knowledge of supply chain processes and concepts, and an understanding of supply chain industry practices, techniques, and standards. Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to develop and implement solutions to a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity; (2) excellent verbal and written communications; and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences; (3) excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties; (4) the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; (5) strong computer skills; and, (6) the ability to multitask and lead multiple projects and/or development efforts simultaneously. Ability to work independently or lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
  
  The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.