Business Operations Analyst

The Business Operations Analyst is responsible for assisting in multi-functional analysis activities to support the organization's strategic goals. This role involves analyzing cross functional data (including but not limited to programmatic, financial, quality, safety, security, supply chain, contracts, and others as required), preparing reports, and providing insights to senior management to aid in decision-making processes.

Essential Functions:

• Support Business Operations Director in developing and implementing operational goals, processes, and performance metrics.
• Support operational improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, expand margins, and support scalability.
• Support financial planning processes, including budget development, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Support finance to develop multi-year budgets, forecasts, investment strategies, and margin expansion initiatives that support strategic goals.
• Assist with establishing and monitoring KPIs, operational dashboards, and reporting systems to track progress against objectives.
• Collaborate with department leaders to resolve operational challenges, align priorities, and ensure consistent execution.
• Support business process documentation, compliance, and risk management activities.
• Evaluate and recommend technology and systems improvements to increase operational accuracy and visibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Security Clearance -Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
• Working knowledge process optimization, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational KPIs
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and implementation of new systems, tools, and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to interface with customers and technical professionals at all levels
• Strong analytical skills and ability to assess technical, programmatic, and contractual issues
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of analytical tools including but not limited to Power Bi, SRS, Excel, others.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in business operations, finance, or related field

Physical Requirement:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.