Business Analyst /Business Operations Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst / Business Operations Analyst
Duration: 6 months Assignment with possibility of extension.
Location: Chino, CA, 91761 - Onsite: All Hangar personnel are on-site in support of helicopter operations

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Business & Operational Analysis
* Analyze business operations, workflows, and processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
* Develop problem statements, business requirements, and impact assessments to support operational decision-making.
* Support operating organizations with data-driven insights tied to cost, schedule, compliance, and performance outcomes.
Data Analysis & Reporting
* Collect, validate, and analyze operational, financial, and performance data from enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, reporting tools, internal dashboards).
* Develop recurring and ad-hoc reports, metrics, and dashboards for leadership, including trend analysis and variance explanations.
* Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and documentation to support audits and management review.
Process Improvement & Controls
* Support process improvement initiatives using Edison-approved methodologies (standardization, controls alignment, continuous improvement).
* Assist in documenting current-state and future-state processes, including SOPs, workflows, and control narratives.
* Identify operational and compliance risks and support mitigation tracking and closure.
Financial & Cost Support
* Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, accruals, and cost analysis in coordination with Finance.
* Support business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and funding justifications for operational initiatives.
* Monitor spend against plan and investigate variances.
Cross-Functional Coordination
* Act as a liaison between operations, finance, IT, supply chain, and other support organizations.
* Coordinate inputs, deliverables, and timelines across stakeholders to support operational initiatives.
* Support change management efforts by preparing materials, tracking adoption, and documenting impacts.
Governance, Compliance & Audit Support
* Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, data extracts, and evidence.
* Ensure operational activities align with Edison policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
* Track corrective actions, findings, and commitments to closure.
Project & Initiative Support
* Support operational projects by tracking milestones, risks, and deliverables.
* Prepare executive summaries, briefing materials, and decision support documents.
* Maintain project documentation and status reporting.

Required Skills:
Analytical & Technical Skills
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate business operations, resource requirements, processes, cost controls, and performance data.
* Ability to collect, validate, analyze, and synthesize data from multiple sources to support operational and financial decision-making.
* Demonstrated proficiency with standard business analysis tools and software, including spreadsheets, presentations, and enterprise reporting systems.
* Ability to apply appropriate levels of analysis to make timely, sound, and cost-effective business decisions.
Business & Process Acumen
* Working knowledge of business operations, internal controls, and process improvement concepts.
* Ability to document current-state and future-state processes, procedures, and workflows to support standardization and optimization.
* Understanding of cost management, budgeting support, forecasting, and variance analysis within an operational environment.
Communication Skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
* Ability to adjust communication style and level of detail to suit different audiences, including leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
* Ability to prepare executive-level summaries, reports, and briefing materials that support decision-making.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functional teams to support operational initiatives and resolve business issues.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
* Ability to incorporate stakeholder input and align efforts to achieve operational efficiencies and results.
Accountability & Results Orientation
* Demonstrated accountability for meeting commitments and delivering quality results.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, documentation, and compliance.
Professional Attributes
* Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information.
* Willingness to learn, continuously improve technical and business skills, and apply best practices.
* Customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to service excellence for internal and external partners.

Education Requirement: Bachelor of Science, Accounting or Finance
Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years