Business Analysis Staff

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Business Analysis Staff who will be responsible for analyzing business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. This position works across departments to evaluate workflows, extract and interpret data, and develop actionable insights. This role gathers and documents business requirements, lead process improvement initiatives, and communicates findings and recommendations to stakeholders to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site located at our facility in Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimizations.
• Collaborate across the corporation to recognize areas for process improvement to enhance effectiveness in project planning and resource assignments.
• Extract, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to provide actionable insights and recommendations
• Identify potential risks and issues within business processes and propose mitigation strategies
• Work closely with technical teams to recognize and prioritize areas where Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance enterprise portfolio and project management.
• Create detailed business cases that outline the potential ROI and strategic benefits of AI implementations for enterprise portfolio and project management.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and project status to senior management.
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Business Analysis Staff II:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or other related field
• Three or more years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of organizational management standards, principles, and concepts with the ability to provide solutions to a variety of workforce planning problems
• Good understanding of business process modeling and documentation, data analysis, and technology solutions
• Strong analytical skills and experience in technology environments
• Strong project management skills
  
  

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Business Analysis Staff III include:

• Six or more years of relevant experience
  
  

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in related field
• At least 1 year focused on AI/ML experience
• Certification in project management (I.e. PMI-PMP, Lean/Six Sigma) and/or business analysis (I.e. CBAP, PMI-PBA)
  
  

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change  
• Engage with Impact  
• Foster Innovation  
• Deliver Results
  
  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
  
  

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.