Business Analyst, Supply Chain
Lynchburg, VA, US
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview:
The Business Analyst, Supply Chain Operations will be responsible for the development and maintenance of business intelligence solutions for BWXT’s Supply Chain organization. This role will engage in data analysis and develop comprehensive reporting solutions and packages. The position will implement database solutions to support a wide range of reporting needs, including scorecards, dashboards, and other analytical tools.
Key responsibilities include inspecting, transforming, and modeling data while maintaining a strong focus on data verification, validation, integration among core and ancillary systems, and quality control. The Business Analyst will be instrumental in advancing business intelligence initiatives, implementing advanced analytics, and ensuring effective data integration. Collaboration with multiple BWXT locations, diverse functional groups, and external vendors will be essential to drive strategic and operational improvements.
The position is expected to work out of one of the BWXT Government Operations locations, but remote options will be considered for well qualified candidates. This role will require travel between 10-20% of the time.
Location:
On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia
Your Day to Day as a Supply Chain Business Analyst:
- Develops and maintains data preparation and validation routines to support the reporting of metrics.
- Develops and maintains dashboards and reports that communicate key performance indicators.
- Delivers reporting solutions by developing and creating new reports including the specification, querying, validation and delivery of standard and custom reports
- Automates data load and data analysis programs with the goal of improving efficiency.
- Generates ad-hoc reports as requested by management to support decision-making processes.
- Assists management in data interpretation and identifying root causes of data anomalies and trends.
- Ensures proper data governance framework around critical data elements by following established procedural guidelines and best practices. This is inclusive of owning specific reporting "areas" within established reporting tools and serving as the subject matter expert on the reporting framework and design.
- Researches and develops efficient processes for data mismatches, system audits, and lost data between entities and systems.
- Works closely with sectional business units to understand their data needs and provide relevant insights for standardizing process optimalization and achieving strategic goals.
- Provides technical direction, guidance and assistance during project development, maintaining data integrity and quality control of delivered reports
- Provides end-user support and encourage user adoption. Act as Tier 1 support for end-users of BI tools. Train end-users on basic functionality. Direct users to training material and available resources.
- Stays current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business intelligence and data analytics.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Minimum 2 years working experience in data analysis, report creation and/or other functional roles using common BI tools including Microsoft Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services, Tableau, Sisense, SAP Crystal Reports, IBM Cognos, Qlik, etc.
- Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office tools including substantial experience in building and maintaining Microsoft SharePoint sites
- Must have high-level written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in a project-oriented, timeline driven environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supply chain experience is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling is a plus.
- Experience extracting and manipulating SAP data is preferred
- Experience utilizing AI tools for data analysis is preferred
- Experience with robotic process automation is preferred
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $64,000 - $101,000
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $101,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.
BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
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