AeroVironment
Enterprise Application Analyst, Sr - Oracle EPM
AeroVironment, Simi Valley, California, United States, 93097
Summary
The Sr. Enterprise Applications Analyst will develop, influence, and implement a partner strategy that ensures alignment between business units (BU) and DBT, with a mission to more effectively achieve both BU-specific and AV enterprise objectives. The role contributes to the evolution of AV’s Digital Transformation initiative by actively collaborating with Business Partners to determine the strategic direction for BU-specific and enterprise-wide solutions. Within their assigned Business Partner/BU, the analyst acts as a conduit of information and becomes a BU subject matter expert, showcasing the potential of digital transformation for the company. Position Responsibilities
Partners with business units and ensures every business decision is viewed through the customer lens.
Collaborates with partner business units to reimagine how we can deliver the best processes using people, process, data, and technology Executes solutions that communicate the value of the relationship with AV Business partners to team members and customers
Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for designated partner business units
Attends designated partner BU meetings and shadows team members Documents workflows and journeys of day-to-day operations Provides an understanding of day-to-day roles within the partner BU and develops knowledge in both technology and business areas Serves as a trusted advisor and main contact for BU & DBT stakeholders With BU leadership, establishes and maintains a three-year business and DBT solution road map Uses business analysis techniques and business cases to define high-level features and service levels for IT offerings Focuses on business value, including digital awareness, risk assessments, and business capability requirements Stays current with industry and technology trends to foster creativity and innovation Conducts business process gap analyses to optimize processes toward digitalization and automation Analyzes business requirements, identifies data elements, and prepares detailed specifications for program development Builds deep knowledge of the business partner’s BU and cultivates strong relationships
Defines business requirements for designated business units
Writes requirements to obtain data from enterprise data teams and analyzes data trends Manages the technology demand pipeline across assigned BU and assists leaders in defining business cases Monitors technology planning and deployment, surfacing demand for technology capabilities and assets, and ensuring value from DBT capabilities Contributes to requirements, design and review sessions and risk identification Ensures collaboration and availability of business resources for projects Promotes adoption of solutions created by projects Communicates with leadership to evaluate initiatives and alignment with roadmaps and priorities Demonstrates system capabilities to solve business problems Gathers requirements with business users and oversees feasibility and delivery; approves changes to high-level requirements Anticipates bottlenecks and escalates as needed Analyzes end-to-end, moderate to high complexity processes in one or more functional areas
Collaborates with peers and project managers to balance BU and enterprise optimization
Transfers solution knowledge and BU needs to leadership and peers Ensures common processes across departments and aligns technology strategy with functional requirements Negotiates tradeoffs between business needs and technical constraints to maximize overall benefit Manages post-implementation enhancement requests on an established release schedule Monitors production issues for opportunities to improve workflows; escalates when necessary Acts as the business SME to prioritize technology projects for maximum ROI and align BU & IT strategy with overall business goals Partners with PMO to manage cross-functional projects and ensure successful integration, implementation, and adoption of IT solutions Contributes to strategic plans and prepares presentations/reports for board and executive management
Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience 12-15 years of BRM/BA experience with multiple SaaS and cloud systems (examples – WorkDay, LogicGate, Hyperion EPM/FCCS, Kronos, Oracle EBS R12 and/or Oracle Cloud) with expertise in functional analysis across areas such as Project Accounting, Inventory, Supply Chain, Project Costing, Project Billing, Revenue, Capital Projects, AR and Financial Applications Strong knowledge of Sales, CRM, Finance and Accounting, Manufacturing, HCM, Reporting, and Analytics principles Extensive experience with financial systems projects Experience with WorkDay, LogicGate, Hyperion EPM/FCCS, Kronos, Oracle EBS R12 and/or Oracle Cloud and working with 3rd party SaaS support and issue resolution Strong knowledge of interfaces, workflow, and underlying database tables Strong communication skills: presentations, writing, negotiation, active listening, and influencing Ability to work in a multi-project environment and support multiple internal customers Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Extensive knowledge of conducting business requirement workshops Big picture mindset with tactical execution and strategic thinking Strong project management skills for pipelines, demand generation, deadlines, prioritization, and process Understanding of day-to-day operations and business needs of BU(s) Negotiation and problem-solving skills Ability to influence others and break down silos Excellent written and verbal communication, experience with cross-functional teams, and leadership presentations Logical thinking for a wide range of problems Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Excel, Project, Access, PowerPoint) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple duties Strong organizational skills and project management Driven to learn from mistakes and improve performance Focus on teamwork and collective success Physical Demands
Office environment (Constant) Prolonged sitting/standing; operating a computer and keyboard (Frequent) Special Requirements
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required Occasional travel within the Continental U.S. The salary range for this role is: $136,807 - $194,040 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including location, role/responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and key skills. ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information subject to ITAR/EAR compliance. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or obtain an export license approval per applicable regulations. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information, please visit: AV benefits page. We also encourage you to review our company website to learn more about us. What We Do
AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems for DoD and allied services, providing real-time reconnaissance and target acquisition support. AV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. EEO/AA including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status. ITAR
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or a person approved for an export license.
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The Sr. Enterprise Applications Analyst will develop, influence, and implement a partner strategy that ensures alignment between business units (BU) and DBT, with a mission to more effectively achieve both BU-specific and AV enterprise objectives. The role contributes to the evolution of AV’s Digital Transformation initiative by actively collaborating with Business Partners to determine the strategic direction for BU-specific and enterprise-wide solutions. Within their assigned Business Partner/BU, the analyst acts as a conduit of information and becomes a BU subject matter expert, showcasing the potential of digital transformation for the company. Position Responsibilities
Partners with business units and ensures every business decision is viewed through the customer lens.
Collaborates with partner business units to reimagine how we can deliver the best processes using people, process, data, and technology Executes solutions that communicate the value of the relationship with AV Business partners to team members and customers
Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for designated partner business units
Attends designated partner BU meetings and shadows team members Documents workflows and journeys of day-to-day operations Provides an understanding of day-to-day roles within the partner BU and develops knowledge in both technology and business areas Serves as a trusted advisor and main contact for BU & DBT stakeholders With BU leadership, establishes and maintains a three-year business and DBT solution road map Uses business analysis techniques and business cases to define high-level features and service levels for IT offerings Focuses on business value, including digital awareness, risk assessments, and business capability requirements Stays current with industry and technology trends to foster creativity and innovation Conducts business process gap analyses to optimize processes toward digitalization and automation Analyzes business requirements, identifies data elements, and prepares detailed specifications for program development Builds deep knowledge of the business partner’s BU and cultivates strong relationships
Defines business requirements for designated business units
Writes requirements to obtain data from enterprise data teams and analyzes data trends Manages the technology demand pipeline across assigned BU and assists leaders in defining business cases Monitors technology planning and deployment, surfacing demand for technology capabilities and assets, and ensuring value from DBT capabilities Contributes to requirements, design and review sessions and risk identification Ensures collaboration and availability of business resources for projects Promotes adoption of solutions created by projects Communicates with leadership to evaluate initiatives and alignment with roadmaps and priorities Demonstrates system capabilities to solve business problems Gathers requirements with business users and oversees feasibility and delivery; approves changes to high-level requirements Anticipates bottlenecks and escalates as needed Analyzes end-to-end, moderate to high complexity processes in one or more functional areas
Collaborates with peers and project managers to balance BU and enterprise optimization
Transfers solution knowledge and BU needs to leadership and peers Ensures common processes across departments and aligns technology strategy with functional requirements Negotiates tradeoffs between business needs and technical constraints to maximize overall benefit Manages post-implementation enhancement requests on an established release schedule Monitors production issues for opportunities to improve workflows; escalates when necessary Acts as the business SME to prioritize technology projects for maximum ROI and align BU & IT strategy with overall business goals Partners with PMO to manage cross-functional projects and ensure successful integration, implementation, and adoption of IT solutions Contributes to strategic plans and prepares presentations/reports for board and executive management
Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience 12-15 years of BRM/BA experience with multiple SaaS and cloud systems (examples – WorkDay, LogicGate, Hyperion EPM/FCCS, Kronos, Oracle EBS R12 and/or Oracle Cloud) with expertise in functional analysis across areas such as Project Accounting, Inventory, Supply Chain, Project Costing, Project Billing, Revenue, Capital Projects, AR and Financial Applications Strong knowledge of Sales, CRM, Finance and Accounting, Manufacturing, HCM, Reporting, and Analytics principles Extensive experience with financial systems projects Experience with WorkDay, LogicGate, Hyperion EPM/FCCS, Kronos, Oracle EBS R12 and/or Oracle Cloud and working with 3rd party SaaS support and issue resolution Strong knowledge of interfaces, workflow, and underlying database tables Strong communication skills: presentations, writing, negotiation, active listening, and influencing Ability to work in a multi-project environment and support multiple internal customers Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Extensive knowledge of conducting business requirement workshops Big picture mindset with tactical execution and strategic thinking Strong project management skills for pipelines, demand generation, deadlines, prioritization, and process Understanding of day-to-day operations and business needs of BU(s) Negotiation and problem-solving skills Ability to influence others and break down silos Excellent written and verbal communication, experience with cross-functional teams, and leadership presentations Logical thinking for a wide range of problems Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Excel, Project, Access, PowerPoint) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple duties Strong organizational skills and project management Driven to learn from mistakes and improve performance Focus on teamwork and collective success Physical Demands
Office environment (Constant) Prolonged sitting/standing; operating a computer and keyboard (Frequent) Special Requirements
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required Occasional travel within the Continental U.S. The salary range for this role is: $136,807 - $194,040 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including location, role/responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and key skills. ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information subject to ITAR/EAR compliance. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or obtain an export license approval per applicable regulations. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information, please visit: AV benefits page. We also encourage you to review our company website to learn more about us. What We Do
AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems for DoD and allied services, providing real-time reconnaissance and target acquisition support. AV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. EEO/AA including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status. ITAR
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or a person approved for an export license.
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