Continuous Imp Sr Specialist

General Dynamics OTS; Hampton (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a business process analyst to analyze and improve current workflows, benchmark practices, and support reengineering efforts to boost safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.

You will collect data, define KPIs, collaborate with teams, and help deploy process-driven systems while traveling up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
• Lean, Six Sigma or related certification preferred.
• Strong data analysis and process improvement skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Studies organizational processes and develops quality and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluates internal processes and identifies opportunities for improvements.
• Gathers data for key performance indicators and sets future goals.
• Measures results and adjusts continuous improvement programs.
• Assists in the development and delivery of continuous improvement related training programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Judgment

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements | Researches best business practices within and outside the organization to establish benchmark data | Collects and analyzes process data to initiate, develop and recommend business practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity and reduced cost | Determines how new information technologies can support reengineering business processes | May specialize in one or more of the following areas: benchmarking, business process analysis and reengineering, change management and measurement, and/or process-driven systems requirements

General Profile

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Studies organizational processes and operations and develops quality and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluates internal processes and identifies opportunities for improvements.
• Gathers data for key performance indicators for functions being reviewed, evaluates current state, and proposes future state goals and objectives.
• Measures results of implemented improvement strategies and modifies continuous improvement programs in response.
• Assists in the development and delivery of continuous improvement related training programs.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Business, Engineering, Operations or related field preferred

Additional certifications: Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification preferred.

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Problem management. Judgement. Detail oriented. Attentiveness. Project management skills.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.

May need to stand for long periods of time.

Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.