Business Systems Analyst III - DIV (Portland, OR)

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Writes detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. Responsible for developing solutions to business problems, operational area consulting, systems and data architectures, project management, and implementation evaluation. Maintain knowledge of current information technology and business requirements in order to recommend solutions consistent with company and departmental objectives. Extensive interaction with business systems user community and MIS staff.

Primary Duties

• Provides support for Process Control, ERP, data collection systems, and miscellaneous applications developed and maintained by MIS.
• Applies broad working knowledge of system standards, technologies, and methodologies to the definition and implementation of business systems or functions.
  • Consults and interfaces with division management to define and document system objectives.
  • Determines program specifications or processes to achieve stated requirements.
  • Codes and test programs or system processes for adherence to stated requirements.
  • Researches the output requirements and business transactions to identify source data, processing logic, data security needs, system controls, and interfaces related to planning, program specifications, and system operation.
  • Documents the implemented system to include a reference manual for the system and the required business practices/procedures.
  • Provides for the appropriate levels of training for system users.
• Develops project plans and manages development/support efforts.
• Directs subsystem activities that include consulting, design review, status reporting, implementation reviews, and acceptance of results.
• Defines issues, develops alternatives, determines impacts, and makes recommendations.
• Prepares and presents project proposals.
• Conducts post-implementation reviews and reports variances.
• Consults with Operating Area Management and MIS Management on strategic directions.
• Contributes to the applications development standards and procedures at the department and division level.
• Off-shift and weekend application and systems support.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent training and experience. APICS certification or specialized training or certifications related to manufacturing and engineering a plus.
• Extensive background in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in development of ERP/MRP systems.
• Proven project management skills in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills following systematic approaches.
• Background in the following environments or software:
  • Operating Systems: Windows
  • Databases: SQL, PL/SQL, MS SQL
  • Support Tools: MS Office, Visio, Project, SharePoint, JIRA, Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidentiality.