Business Systems Analyst

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.

With close 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, monitors and participates in 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.
• Produce reports, processes, analyses, etc. to meet department(s) business requirements. Participate in 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 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 with knowledge of business practices, techniques, standards and related software/hardware , and computer systems. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have exposure to facilitating interactions between business system end-users and technical staff and 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 have some experience developing and producing computerized reports from business systems and be customer focused.
• Able to work extended hours as required