IT Planning Analyst
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Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an IT Planning & Analysis Staff IV for the Strategy and Operations team within the Supply Chain organization. The Strategy and Operations team's mission is to plan, implement, analyze data and maintain system solutions for the Supply Chain organization. To accomplish our mission, we identify opportunities to modernize and maintain reporting mechanisms, respond effectively to the changing needs of the organization, create, analyze and interrupt data, identify, reduce and eliminate inefficiencies in our processes.
As an IT Planning & Analysis Staff IV, you will collaborate closely with our internal customers and the Financial Systems team to identify system requirements, redesign workflows and manage projects to their successful completion.
Work Model
Remote
What You'll Be Doing
Analyzes and translates business metrics, customer, and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions to achieve business objectives. Provides systems support between supply chain and IT service areas. May be called upon to support cross functional technical teams to resolve critical, time-sensitive issues. Will support development of data driven metrics for supply chain and provide solutions. Analyzes supply chain business system applications, recommends systems enhancements and provides systems support. Provides training and guidance to buyers on processes and guidelines. Serves as a liaison between internal customers, information technology representatives and works closely with organization management and supply chain staff to identify business needs and establish ways to meet those needs and improvements. Assists and trains Supply Chain business systems users. Collaborates with the Senior Metrics Analyst to support organizational systems and metrics.
- Recommends effective processes and procedures that allow for the effective tracking, reporting, and usage analysis of all assets throughout their life cycle.
- Will lead small IT projects within the organization
- Design, modify and improve system templates
- Act as focal point to conduct research for system upgrades and improvements
- Creates, maintains and updates system information in various reporting repositories
- Provides SAP and related tools support to Supply Chain staff and internal customers
- Monitors and maintains Supply Chain web page with updated, current information and documentation
- Supports lead analyst in the implementation of a new ERP system
- Documents current systems and develops recommendations on how to proceed with solutions.
- Supports the optimization of system resources and system configurations.
What You Need to be Successful
- Typically, 10 or more years of relevant experience with Bachelor's Degree with a technical or business systems application focus, or 5 or more years of relevant experience with Master's Degree
- Knowledge of technical standards, principles, and concepts with the ability to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Advanced knowledge in Excel data manipulation using slicers, pivot tables, and macros
- Working knowledge and experience in developing KPI's
- Good understanding of business processes
- Strong analytical skills
- Must possess time management and project management skills
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Exposure or familiarity with SAP specifically the procurement functionality
- Experience with generating visualizations in Tableau
Grade-Based Pay Range
(Min - Mid - Max)
$115,000 - $135,000 - $170,000
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.