Business Systems Analyst / Purchasing - SAP
San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job ID#: 23621BR

Company: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst / Purchasing - SAP

Job Category: Contracts/Sub Contracts/Purchasing, Information Technology

City: San Diego

State: California

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary

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.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

We have an exciting opportunity as a Business Systems Analyst to work out of our Purchasing group in Poway, CA.

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).

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.
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

* Typically requires a bachelor's degree and ten or more years of technical experience working with computerized financial, accounting, purchasing, payroll, human resources, manufacturing, or other business related systems. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
* US Citizenship is required.
* SQL: Able to interpret, update, and author SQL Database queries in order pull and organize data extracts.
* Basic Web Development Knowledge: Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
* Main Stream Web Development Language: Knowledge of a mainstream server-side web development technology. Some examples are ASP, ASP.net C#.
* Knowledge of the Microsoft Technology stack for web development. Windows Server, IIS, etc.
* Strong background of the business processes supporting a SAP P2P environment.
* 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. Able to work extended hours as required.
* Experience in the Purchasing module of SAP is desired.
* Experience developing reports using BI (Business Intelligence, part of SAP) writing in C Sharpe and Access is desired.

Travel Percentage Required : 0% - 25%

Clearance Required? No