Business/Systems Analyst

About the role

The Business/Systems Analyst will design, develop and administer project initiatives to improve efficiencies within the Laboratory’s Procurement, Data Management, Reporting, and Business Processes functions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and implement standardized business processes, interfacing with Laboratory IT Staff and various Laboratory stakeholders as required
• Develop and enhance business intelligence required to drive Procurement and Materials Management functions and support the overall acquisition strategy for the Contracting Services Department
• Communicate new policies and procedures impacting the department and Laboratory
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of e-Procurement systems
• Analyzing and improving the Laboratory’s current business management/analytics practices, policies and procedures
• Documenting business needs, analyzing current system capabilities and identifying gaps between business needs and existing functionality; design and document solutions as needed
• Design and execution of standard queries and ad-hoc reports necessary in support of assigned analyses and projects
• Opportunities for database/dashboard development and coding automation
• Automating processes with AI, macros, power queries, and other tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Analytics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field
• 0-3 years of experience working in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials & Inventory Control, or Business Analytics & Design (or a combination thereof)
• Strong analytical/computer skills – a demonstrated skill set with Excel, MS Office, AI LLMs, data visualization software (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Exposure to basic programming/scripting (Excel macros, simple web design, JavaScript for forms, etc)
• Good problem solving, communication (written and oral), and organizational skills with attention to detail – ability to monitor and manage ServiceNow requests is necessary in this role
• Familiarity with SAP, S/4HANA, SRM or comparable ERP systems
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment along with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously is a key factor to success within this position
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus for this role
• ISM/APICS/PMI similar certification is highly desirable for this opportunity
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance is required

Qualifications

• Must be within 100 miles of the Lab

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

Pay

Hiring Range: $63,400 - $82,400

Schedule

This is a remote position.