Business Operations Analyst

Job Description

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BAE Systems is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to support out of its York, Pennsylvania site. This is an early career opportunity, and may be supported on a hybrid schedule.

In this role as a Business Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence through the auditing of rejected materials, data, and internal processes. This role bridges the gap between high-level quality standards and daily execution by documenting clear work instructions, assisting with managing non-conforming materials, and utilizing data analysis to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Auditing & Compliance

• Conduct regular audits of physical rejected materials, digital data, and operational processes to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify gaps in compliance and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk.
• Work with continuous improvement experts to address systemic noncompliances

2. Documentation & Standardization

• Author and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and step-by-step work instructions for rejected material.
• Ensure all rejected material documentation is current, version-controlled, and aligned with quality management systems.

3. Material Non-Conformance Management

• Assist in the non-conforming materials activities.
• Track the lifecycle of rejected materials to ensure timely resolution and prevent recurrence.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect and analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for process optimization.
• Develop reports and dashboards that visualize quality metrics and audit findings for leadership.
• Use data-driven insights to propose systemic improvements to existing workflows.

5. Administrative Coordination

• Manage critical notifications and updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of non-conforming material activities.
• Coordinate schedules for recurring audits and compliance reviews.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a High School Diploma and four years experience, or an Associates Degree and two years experience, or a Bachelors Degree;
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook features;
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written;
• Great attention to detail;
• Open to supporting a variety of tasks with flexibility to shift priorities;
• Organization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously including prioritizing, scheduling, and executing varied activities through coordination with management.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of multiple software packages is a plus;
• Experience communicating at various levels within a company structure is a plus.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $51273 - $87164

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.