Business Analyst

About CycloKinetics

CycloKinetics is advancing the next generation of high-performance propellants for aerospace and defense. Our highly innovative technology allows us to harness existing energy from biomass and convert it to superior performance fuels and propellants across aviation, aerospace, and defense applications.

We are a team of engineers, scientists, and operators driven by performance, innovation, and national security impact focused on building scalable, domestic energy solutions that power the future of propulsion. CycloKinetics is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Job Summary: 

The Business Analyst facilitates assigned projects by serving as a liaison between cross-functional teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

The Business Analyst plays a vital role in the organization by acting as a bridge between cross-functional teams and business stakeholders. In this capacity, they analyze business systems and operational needs to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.

They are responsible for documenting requirements and helping design solutions that align with overall business strategies. By reviewing and interpreting data, the Business Analyst develops actionable plans and provides practical, results-driven recommendations.

Additionally, they communicate insights and proposed solutions to key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support successful implementation. Through data analytics and strategic planning, the Business Analyst contributes to maximizing productivity and overall operational effectiveness and is expected to be on-site 5 days a week in our Salt Lake City office.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Direction & Work Style

• Work independently or in teams under direction of the VP (or Sr VP) of Strategy & Solutions.
• Receive assignment objectives and use references/procedures to develop solutions.
• Self-starter able to function as an individual contributor and a team member; embraces continual improvement.
• Effectively gives and receives feedback; asks questions and seeks direction when needed.

Stakeholder & CRM Management

• Own and maintain the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Track all external engagements, keep CRM up-to-date, and ensure no engagements are missed.
• Summarize and report engagements to Management; communicate with external stakeholders.
• Work closely with Sr VP to manage engagements with potential customers and partners.

Prioritization & Resource Planning

• Determine how to prioritize team time and engagements to maximize impact.
• Determine team objectives by studying the business landscape and output requirements.
• Validate resource requirements and develop cost-estimate models.

Research & Market Intelligence

• Plan and coordinate primary and secondary market research; present findings to support strategy and marketing.
• Conduct financial, product, market, operational, and related research to support business planning.
• Interpret and integrate research data into business analyses and projections.

Project & Program Management

• Define project engagements: set milestones, form teams, establish timelines and deliverables.
• Monitor progress: track activity, resolve problems, publish progress reports, and recommend actions.
• Determine how project changes affect business and systems.
• Actively participate in implementing approved changes.

Systems Analysis & Process Improvement

• Construct workflow charts and diagrams; study system capabilities and write specifications.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries about system inputs, processes, and outputs.
• Improve systems by studying current practices and designing modifications.
• Recommend controls and improved procedures by identifying problems.

Data Analysis, Reporting & Ad-hoc Work

• Perform daily/weekly/monthly reviews and analyses of engagements using operational metrics and reports.
• Create informative, actionable, repeatable reports highlighting trends and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct insightful ad-hoc analyses to investigate operational issues.
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain a library of model documents, templates, and reusable knowledge assets.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand needs and support solutions.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• Assist in areas as assigned by Company Officials, Directors, Managers, Engineers, or other personnel.

Safety & Compliance

• Strong commitment to safety required; comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules (safe work practices, hazard communication, PPE).
• Perform job duties in a safety-regulated environment where chemicals are used.
• Follow all company policies, guidelines, and handbook directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to perform physical activities (lifting up to 25 lbs, bending, standing, reaching, climbing, walking, sitting).

General Contributions

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business analytics management, finance, or related field of study.
• At least one to two years of previous experience in business development or a related field with a focus on process improvement, data analysis, or relationship management
• Incumbents with less experience may be considered with demonstrated competency and/or ability with management approval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable public speaking.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software programs.
• Extremely organized with great attention to detail.
• Excellent management skills with the ability to lead, facilitate, motivate, and organize.
• Ability to learn quickly and to creatively solve new problems.
• Ability to negotiate and settle differences quickly and peacefully.
• Preferred qualification: Minor, certification and/or prior experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

General: 

This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah with work performed on-site. CycloKinetics is an At-Will, VEVRAA, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace. 

Benefits: CycloKinetics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, employee and dependent life coverage(s) and accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k matching, PTO, holiday pay, parental leave, and bonus potential).

EEO Statement: CycloKinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. We are excited to work with talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. All employment decisions at CycloKinetics are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

FLSA Classification: Exempt