Job Description
The Supply Chain Operations Analyst plays a critical role in executing the company’s transition from legacy supply chain and manufacturing planning processes to a fully integrated Material Requirements Planning (MRP) environment within Deltek Costpoint. Supporting the Strategic Operations Manager, this position converts strategic roadmaps into tactical execution across the value stream.
This role combines ERP functional expertise, data-driven decision making, and LEAN process optimization to standardize and stabilize MRP workflows across key programs. The analyst ensures data readiness, validates system outputs, develops standard work, and delivers training that enables planners, schedulers, and production teams to operate effectively in the enhanced ERP environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Coordination & Execution
- Execute assigned transition tasks within the MRP migration roadmap, ensuring smooth movement of identified programs from Compute Material Requirements (CMR) to Costpoint MRP.
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Coordinate cross-functionally with the Program Management Office, Supply Chain, Operations Support teams to meet cut-over timelines without disrupting production.
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Document project risks, mitigation actions, and system readiness assessments for review by the Strategic Operations Manager.
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Support development of sustainment plans which maintain long-term stability in MRP performance.
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Track milestones, report status, and escalate issues affecting schedule, data integrity, or operational readiness.
- ERP Technical Implementation & Oversight
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Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Deltek Costpoint MRP, ensuring the system is configured to optimize material flow and resource forecasting.
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Facilitate system readiness reviews to ensure "MRP-ready" data integrity prior to job release.
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Develop standardized work instructions and training materials that support consistent execution by planners and schedulers.
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Conduct parallel testing between legacy and MRP outputs to validate accuracy.
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Act as the primary point of contact for end-user troubleshooting during the transition phase.
- LEAN Manufacturing & Process Improvement
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Apply LEAN techniques to streamline planning workflows, eliminate waste, and optimize material and information flow.
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Utilize Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and process mapping to identify bottlenecks in the current "as-is" state and design the future "to-be" state.
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Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that the ERP utilization roadmap results in actual lead-time reductions and increased throughput.
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Coordinate closely with Production Ops and support staff to align continuous improvement initiatives.
- BI, Analytics & Performance Monitoring
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Develop critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the ERP system and stability of critical support processes.
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Assist in the development of automated dashboards in PowerBI or similar BI platforms to provide real-time visibility into production health for the operations management team.
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Translate complex ERP data into actionable insights to improve resource forecasting and procurement accuracy.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field:
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Supply Chain Management
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Industrial Engineering
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Operations Management
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Business Administration or similiar
5 to 8 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, or Operations
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ERP Expertise: Experience implementing, supporting, or operating MRP modules within a large-scale ERP system; Deltek Costpoint experience strongly preferred.
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LEAN Knowledge: Functional understanding of LEAN concepts including process mapping and value stream analysis.
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Data Analytics: Analytical skill set with familiarity using BI tools such as PowerBI to visualize and interpret operational data.
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Project Execution: Demonstrated ability to support organizational change initiatives, system transitions, or cross-functional process improvements.
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Communication: Exceptional ability to effectively communicate technical requirements to end-users and provide clear status updates to management.
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Collaboration: Experience working within cross-functional operational environments.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience in high-mix production environments supporting stringent government contract requirements.
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LEAN Six Sigma Yellow/Green/Black Belt certification or training.
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Advanced knowledge of Deltek Costpoint ERP.
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Experience with Microsoft PowerBI as well as other dashboard and/or workflow tools.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67728 - $115138
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
