Business Process Analyst
Poway, California
Overview
General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.
Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Entry-Level (0-2 years)
Travel: 0 - 25
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Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Process Analyst (BPA) to join our Special Project Support team in San Diego, CA.
This position is responsible for analyzing business and technical processes to formulate and develop new and modified business processing systems. Represents the business unit to define requirements and business cases for the technology developments; and determines system requirements, such as program functions, output requirements, input data acquisition, and system techniques and controls. The BPA will report to the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Manager within the CM Special Projects group. In this role, candidate will assist with the operational aspects of one or more projects and may serve as the liaison between CM, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, other functional organizations, and ITS for sharing information and resolving problems. The BPA will collaborate with the PLM & CAD teams, functional management, and internal customers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with analyzing, validating and developing business and user requirement specifications; leads analysis and verification to ensure consistency, traceability, feasibility and completeness; recommends and implements process improvement.
- Support PLM system break fixes, enhancements and upgrades, PLM user support and system access management.
- Participate in functional and user acceptance testing efforts, including preparation of test scripts and documenting findings.
- May participate in the development of engineering policies and procedures supporting the PLM tool and propose new product features and updates.
- Strong analytical and technical background is highly desired.
- May provide leadership and training to less experienced 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.
- Performs 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. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must have general knowledge of business process/life cycle management principles, theories and concepts and a basic understanding of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
- Good verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
- Good interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties.
- The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Intermediate computer skills and use of Microsoft Office products as well as other software.
- Experience with PLM and business applications (Teamcenter, Windchill, SAP) is desired.
- Basic understanding of the engineering change process.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
Salary:$51,650 - $87,290
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

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