About this role
Job Summary
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Business Process Analyst to join our program office in Rancho Bernardo, CA.
Under general supervision, 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 technology developments. Determines system requirements, such as program functions, output requirements, input data acquisition, and system techniques and controls. Performs activities which involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyzes, validates and develops business and technical process requirements.
- Develops systems requirements, techniques, and controls. Participates in implementation efforts and requirements.
- Represents business unit with project management, users, and customers.
- Develops and manages business and user requirement specifications. Ensures consistency, traceability, feasibility and completeness. Recommends process improvement.
- Develops hard copy and electronic reports as required. Utilizes analysis models, prototypes and scenarios.
- Participates in the development and implementation of requirement practices and processes and the development of engineering policies, procedures and tools.
- 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 and three or more years of experience as a business process analyst working with computerized management systems to include, but not limited to, product life cycle systems. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must have a good knowledge of business process/life cycle management principles, theories and concepts and a general understanding of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
Must be customer focused and possess
- (1) the ability to use independent judgment in developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity;
- (2) good verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences;
- (3) good interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties;
- (4) the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; and,
- (5) good computer skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.