Business Analyst

Salary: $65,000-85,000K

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.
York Space Systems is seeking a Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting data-driven decision-making within our manufacturing operations, utilizing Power BI or similar software to create meaningful and intuitive visualizations.

Summary:

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Business Analyst with expertise in Power BI or similar software and a background in manufacturing. The role requires the ability to integrate and relate data from multiple systems for comprehensive analysis and to distill complex information into simple, actionable insights. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and experience with Oracle Cloud are a plus and will aid in identifying and implementing process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to drive business insights, focusing on manufacturing and operational performance.
• Develop, design, and maintain BI dashboards and reports that provide clear, intuitive and actionable visualizations of key performance indicators (KPIs) and enable actionable decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality, and finance, to understand business needs and create effective data solutions.
• Integrate and analyze data from multiple systems (such as ERP, MES, and CRM systems), ensuring data accuracy and coherence for more comprehensive insights.
• Transform complex data sets and business processes into simplified, user-friendly visuals that support clear understanding and action.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to identify areas for process improvement, contributing to efficiency and waste reduction initiatives.
• Aid in root cause analysis of business problems, particularly in production and supply chain, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Provide regular reporting and present insights to senior management and stakeholders to aid in strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain business dashboards to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Integrate and analyze data from Oracle Cloud, supporting more comprehensive insights for manufacturing and business operations.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and data analysis tools to continually enhance reporting capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• +3 experience as a Business Analyst, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in BI software like Power BI, with the ability to build, customize, and simplify complex data into intuitive reports, interactive dashboards, and visual management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data modeling and data visualization.
• Experience in integrating and relating data from multiple systems for cross-functional analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to take complex information and translate it into actionable, user-friendly visuals.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Visual Management, Pull Systems, Kanbans, Kaizen) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud is a plus.

Skills

• Experience with ERP systems, SQL, or other data tools is an advantage.
• ERP data mining, SQL, data analytics.
• Certification in Power BI, Oracle Cloud, or lean manufacturing methodologies (such as Six Sigma) is a plus.
• knowledge of process modeling techniques
• Detail oriented, methodical in planning and performing.
• Makes order out of chaos.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to analyze problems.
• Effectively formulates strategies, tactics, and action plans to achieve results.
• Seeks innovative solutions.
• Establishes feasible and attainable goals.
• Takes initiative in solving problems.
• Excels in organizing ideas for logical presentation and acceptance.
• Eliminates activities not creating value.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to solve problems.
• Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness.
• Makes effective use of resources time.