Business Analyst
Cherokee FederalThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance. Position Summary: The Business Analyst supports operations by enabling day-to-day mission operations, production planning and supply chain execution, system and knowledge management, technical writing, and comprehensive metric reporting. This role serves as a core operational enabler by ensuring accurate tracking of deliverables, maintaining organized collaborative environments, and providing actionable analysis that improves operational efficiency, material flow, and leadership decision-making. Compensation & Benefits: Starting Salary Range for Business Analyst: $30.00 – $32.00 per hour Benefits That Set Us Apart When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work. Highlights include: Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options Short-term and long-term disability coverage Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options Professional development, training, and certification support Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are. Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply. Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities: Includes the following: Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to ensure seamless mission execution and coordination. Manage and schedule meetings, including coordinating logistics, drafting agendas, capturing official minutes, and tracking action items to closure. Organize, manage, and maintain content within Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to ensure accurate record-keeping, version control, and accessible collaboration spaces. Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely availability of materials and resources. Monitor production performance metrics and identify trends, risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Support coordination of production activities across departments and teams to maintain alignment and execution tempo. Analyze and track supply chain performance metrics to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; support on-time delivery and inventory optimization. Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to address supply chain challenges and improve outcomes. Track inventory levels, forecast demand, and develop strategies to maintain appropriate stock levels. Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and provide recommendations for disposition. Support annual and wall-to-wall inventory efforts to improve accuracy and accountability. Assist in the development, management, and continuous update of operational dashboards; build and maintain metric visuals (charts, graphs, status boards) to support leadership decision-making. Track, analyze, and report deliverable metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with ongoing operations. Develop and deliver recurring and ad-hoc briefings to leadership and stakeholders regarding operational status, deliverables, constraints, and metric performance. Provide technical writing support to draft, review, edit, and format operational documentation, memos, SOPs, and formal reports. Utilize tools such as Excel, ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft applications, Adobe, and databases to conduct analysis and generate reports and visuals. Identify and recommend improvements to streamline operational, production, and supply chain proc…