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

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join our team, focusing on the Engineering Release to Production to Inventory value stream. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements, identifying process issues, and developing solutions to improve business operations within this specific value stream. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of engineering, production, and inventory processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and inventory stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.

• Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand needs and objectives specific to the engineering release to production to inventory process.

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and use cases.

• Analyze current engineering release, production, production instructions, resource planning, and inventory processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.

• Map and document existing processes to provide a clear understanding of workflows.

• Conduct root cause analysis to identify the underlying issues affecting business operations.

• Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement process improvements.

• Evaluate the impact of proposed solutions on business operations and ensure alignment with business goals.

• Develop and propose solutions to address process issues and improve efficiency within the engineering release to production to inventory value stream.

• Ensure all functional requirements cover necessary inputs and outputs to minimize technical debt.

• Define and document inputs and outputs for smooth hand-offs between engineering release, production, and inventory processes.

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and measure performance within the engineering release to production to inventory value stream.

• Establish a feedback loop for continual improvement based on KPI analysis.

• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate analysis results and recommendations to management.

• Design and implement reporting systems to track business outcomes and performance metrics specific to the value stream.

• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

• Facilitate meetings and presentations to discuss findings and recommendations.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and proposed solutions.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all analysis and solutioning activities.

• Create detailed documentation of business requirements, process flows, and solution designs.

• Ensure accountability in process improvements and track progress against KPIs.

• Identify and implement best practices to enhance productivity and reduce cycle times within the value stream.

• Identify opportunities to optimize the technology stack and improve data governance and analytics.

• Align business and IT requirements to minimize technical debt and ensure seamless integration of solutions.

• Foster collaboration between engineering, production, and inventory teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions and continuous improvement.

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.