Senior Business Systems Analyst

Elbit America, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid vacation and PTO

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to lead ERP and manufacturing systems initiatives, focusing on MES and Plan-to-Ship processes.

You will translate shop-floor needs into actionable technology solutions and ensure seamless system integration across IT and operations. Responsibilities include gathering requirements, defining specs, enabling testing, and supporting ongoing automation and data visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (equivalent experience may substitute).
• 3-5 years of business analysis, ERP, MES, manufacturing systems, or related experience.
• 2-3 years supporting MES or ERP system preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or enterprise planning environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support ERP manufacturing and Plan‑to‑Ship business processes.
• Serve as the functional IT resource for MES and connected shop‑floor applications.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on the development and deployment of manufacturing applications.
• Support shop‑floor processes including work execution, labor capture, work instructions, material movement, production reporting, and traceability.
• Define and support integration between ERP, MES, time and attendance, quality engineering, and other enterprise systems.
• Develop functional specifications, process flows, test scenarios, and system documentation.
• Coordinate functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot system and process issues and coordinate resolution across business and technical teams.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and improved manufacturing data visibility.
• Support future capabilities including FRACAS, quality, and other digital manufacturing solutions.

Skills

ERP knowledge

MES knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Data integrations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Summary

The Senior Business Systems Analyst - ERP & Manufacturing Systems supports enterprise ERP and manufacturing technology solutions, with a primary focus on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Plan-to-Ship processes. This role serves as a liaison between IT, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other business functions to translate business needs into effective technology solutions supporting shop‑floor execution, system integration, and the continued advancement of digital manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support ERP manufacturing and Plan‑to‑Ship business processes.
• Serve as the functional IT resource for MES and connected shop‑floor applications.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on the development and deployment of manufacturing applications.
• Support shop‑floor processes including work execution, labor capture, work instructions, material movement, production reporting, and traceability.
• Define and support integration between ERP, MES, time and attendance, quality engineering, and other enterprise systems.
• Develop functional specifications, process flows, test scenarios, and system documentation.
• Coordinate functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot system and process issues and coordinate resolution across business and technical teams.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and improved manufacturing data visibility.
• Support future capabilities including FRACAS, quality, and other digital manufacturing solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to company manufacturing locations to support business process discovery, system implementations, testing, training, go‑live activities, and ongoing application support.

Authorities

• Represent Enterprise Business Systems / IT for assigned ERP and manufacturing system processes.
• Typically reports to a manager or Senior Manager.
• Works independently on routine matters but receives guidance on complex or cross‑functional issues.
• No supervisory responsibilities; may informally support BA staff.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required (equivalent experience may substitute).

Experience

• 3-5 years of business analysis, ERP, MES, manufacturing systems, or related experience.
• 2-3 years supporting MES or ERP system preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or enterprise planning environments a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of ERP and manufacturing business processes.
• Knowledge of MES and shop‑floor execution concepts.
• Understanding manufacturing IT/OT environments and system integrations.
• Understanding production, inventory, labor, material movement, and quality processes.
• Strong business analysis requirements gathering, and process mapping skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into functional system requirements.
• Ability to understand system integrations end‑to‑end data flows.
• Ability to communicate effectively with shopfloor, engineering, business, and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross‑functional environment.
• Ability to work effectively in both remote and office environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Visio or similar tools.
• Ability to participate in multiple projects or tasks concurrently.
• Familiarity with SOX controls, SOD concepts, or audit support is beneficial.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For Virginia-based positions only. In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.