Senior Staff Business Systems Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Please Note:  To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At  CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior Staff Business Systems Analyst  to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge manufacturing processes for high-reliability, high-volume satellites, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will serve as a key business systems advisor, advancing enterprise business capabilities through strategic analysis, process transformation, and technology-enabled solutions. This role drives organizational performance by evaluating highly complex business challenges, developing scalable system strategies, and delivering recommendations that support long-term operational and business objectives.

Working cross-functionally with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and Information Technology teams, this role leads major business systems initiatives, strengthens governance practices, and supports the development of enterprise solutions that improve operational efficiency, data integrity, and organizational effectiveness.

• Lead corporate business analysis initiatives supporting strategic programs, operational transformation, and organizational objectives.
• Develop business requirements, solution strategies, process models, and functional specifications for complex enterprise initiatives.
• Evaluate business processes, system capabilities, and organizational needs to develop scalable business solutions.
• Recommend system enhancements and technology solutions that align with enterprise priorities and long-term business strategies.
• Lead corporate business system implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and integration initiatives.
• Provide strategic functional leadership throughout solution design, testing, deployment, and organizational adoption activities.
• Evaluate business system performance and recommend improvements that strengthen operational effectiveness and user experience.
• Partner with Information Technology leadership to prioritize enterprise technology initiatives and business system investments.
• Partner with executive leadership and business stakeholders to align business systems with organizational strategy and operational priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance on enterprise process improvements, technology initiatives, and digital transformation efforts.
• Facilitate executive discussions, business process reviews, and solution planning sessions for complex initiatives.
• Support enterprise programs requiring advanced business systems expertise and operational analysis.
• Lead initiatives that improve enterprise business processes, system utilization, governance practices, and reporting capabilities.
• Evaluate business system governance frameworks and recommend scalable improvements that strengthen operational consistency.
• Develop enterprise standards, documentation, and best practices for business systems and operational processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that advance business system effectiveness and organizational performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of related experience in business systems analysis, business analysis, information systems, operations, project management, or a related discipline.
• Expert knowledge of business analysis methodologies, enterprise systems, business process transformation, and process architecture.
• Expertise in requirements engineering, workflow optimization, solution architecture, and enterprise process modeling.
• Strong proficiency in evaluating highly complex business processes, system capabilities, integration requirements, data flows, and operational dependencies.
• Strategic understanding of systems integration, process governance, solution scalability, and technology capabilities supporting complex business environments.
• Advanced analytical judgment in translating complex operational requirements, process gaps, and system constraints into scalable business system solutions.
• Business acumen in aligning business systems, process capabilities, solution investments, and operational priorities with long-term organizational objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with business systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, e.g. Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent applications.
• Expertise in business process management, collaboration, and documentation tools, e.g. Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms.
• Business intelligence and reporting tools, e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent applications.

• Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries.
• Proficiency in AS9100/ISO9001 quality management system requirements.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing methodologies.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.