Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.  

 

At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.  

We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! The Principal Business Systems Analyst (BSA) is responsible for overseeing the technical execution of one to many projects and tasks in varying IT areas such as application development, application support, systems administration, business intelligence, network administration and others. In addition to coordination and oversight of technical tasks during the execution phase of the project, the Principal Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for gathering and documenting customer requirements by interviewing and understanding customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IT practices and terminology in order to be knowledgeable enough to know when to raise questions in order to correctly drive the project execution tasks to completion. The candidate will need to be bright, imaginative, and a capable technologist with strong communication skills, specifically seeking an environment where they will impact the direction of the organization, and be a key contributor to overall success of the business. The pace is exceptionally fast at Sierra Space, and our dynamic environment will see many new projects in the coming year. The Principal Business Systems Analyst will need to be agile and flexible, as changes will be certain and frequent.

About You

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.  

 

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or technical related discipline

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Higher education may be considered in lieu of relevant education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze business systems and/or business processes to identify user needs, document requirements, and address process improvements

• Experience with Windchill, Teamcenter, and/or SAP or similar PLM, ERP or MES systems

• Knowledge related to strategizing and planning large and/or complex data migration projects project, including moving data and conversion of content as necessary

• Scrum Master certification, or equivalent experience to obtain such certification

• Strong knowledge of risk management practices

• Strong knowledge of requirements documentation tools such as Visio, Word, Excel, Jira, and/or Azure DevOps

• Deep understanding of design and/or manufacturing engineering process and practices

• Software product development experience

• Experience with data mapping and documentation of system integration metadata and touchpoints necessary for implementation

• Basic experience with writing SQL and understanding the basics of table querying for use in documenting data requirements

• Strong knowledge of project planning and execution, using tools such as MS Project

• Understanding of analysis and software development lifecycle methodologies

• Strong presentation, facilitation, collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required