Senior Business Analyst

Description

Job Summary :

Establishes, tracks, reports, and forecasts all facets of assigned programs to compliantly satisfy the reporting requirements for both internal and external customers.

At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be complex, non-routine and / or require a greater level of expertise and duties are performed under very limited supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor and analyze financial data on a routine basis in support of assigned programs / projects
• Analyze activities such as program spending, cost analysis, invoicing and collections, forecasting and other tasks related to contracts / programs.
• Utilize Cost Point / Deltek system and other Teledyne management tools to run reports and analyze data
• Monitor expenditure of contract funds in accordance with contract terms through creation and maintenance of direct project spend plans.
• Support Program Manager and Project Leads in all areas of business management of the program such as cost management, budgeting, and financial estimating
• Interface with Accounting, Finance, Contracts, Subcontracts, and Directors, for the purpose of insuring accurate forecasting, invoicing, accruals, and contract analysis information.
• Provide verification of proposal pricing and profitability analysis.
• Prepare status reports of Orders, Sales, Income, Funds Flow, etc. and charts for performance analysis and reporting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification;

Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively;

Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning / Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;

Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;

Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property;

Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related positions and a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures, requirements documents, statements of work and contracts.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as profitability, application of overhead rates, return on sales, discounts, probabilities, percentages, etc.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a general knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting software with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Other Essential Duties

Follows all import / export requirements, consulting with facility import / export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and / or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / 6 Sigma / Kaizen
• Knowledge of specific software (Excel, ERP )

Other Qualifications

US Citizenship with ability to attain / maintain government security clearance.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders.

Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.