Business Systems Analyst

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.

With general supervision, acts as a liaison between one or more business system users such as finance, payroll, purchasing, marketing, manufacturing, and/or human resources and the information systems technical staff to ensure information technology design, data, reports, systems and processes meet the needs of the department(s). As the business activity advocate, coordinates all information technology developments including but not limited to: developing product/service/report specifications to ensure end user requirements are fulfilled; and, evaluating new and/or modifying/upgrading existing business processing hardware and software systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a liaison between users of business computer systems and the information systems technical staff to: interpret needs into specifications for computer/system implementation, plan and coordinate processing schedules, develop and modify output reports, establish priorities for task completion, and define/modify/update interfaces between other internal and external computer systems.
• Act as an advocate to enhance the use of the current software, hardware and/or computer system and ensure users are trained.
• Identify, review, and recommend new/upgraded software, hardware and/or computer systems that will facilitate/enhance business operations.
• Develop and produce reports, processes, analyses, etc. to meet user requirements.
• Assist in defining and coordinating activities between user departments, and external agencies such banks, tax agencies, benefit plan administrators, vendors, subcontractors, government agencies, etc.
• 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 and three or more years experience with a general knowledge of the department's business practices, techniques, standards and related software/hardware, and computer systems. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be experienced in facilitating interactions between business system end-users and technical staff and have a general operational and system understanding of administrative functions such as: general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, inventory control, fixed assets, payroll, human resources, manufacturing, etc.
• Must be experienced at developing and producing computerized reports from business systems.
• Must be customer focused, able to look at long-term trends and emerging requirements and understand government cost accounting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma experience preferably with a green or black belt
• Continuous Improvement

Salary:$62,510 - $105,628