Metrics Analyst - Process Improvement Engineer, Principal

Company: BAE Systems Network Systems Location: CA 92127 Job Category: Engineering View this video View our Career Video Length: 2:39 min BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $31.4 billion in 2007.Providing communications, navigation, guidance, and information technology systems for the defense, intelligence, and homeland security markets.Network Systems offers network-centric command, control, computing, and intelligence (C3I) solutions to meet emerging information needs with advanced concept development, capability-based integration, application development, and rapid operational prototyping. Network Systems' broad technical expertise includes transmission systems integration, wideband networking radio systems, guidance and navigation, identification, and airborne ground-based software development. Leveraging its knowledge of signals, and data derived from signals, it has achieved a market-leading position in advanced information technology research, intelligence analysis and production, geospatial exploitation software, geospatial data production, and the architecture, design, development, and integration of knowledge-based systems. The position is a metrics analyst and process improvement team member within the Process Improvement Program. Metrics analysis and modeling will comprise approximately seventy-five percent of the work, while the remaining tasking will involve supporitng process development and deployment. This includes: leading and menotring organizational quantitative management and optimization teams; institutionalizing the processes at the Organization and Project level; participating in causal analysis activities; performing complex statistical analyses; applying knowledge of process improvement and problem-solving models; developing performance baselines and models for Organizational and Project processes; leading development and deployment of Lean, CMMI, and Six-sigma initiatives in collaboration with engineering leaders to manage, maintain, and improve engineering processes and process scorecards; participating on cross-functional teams that design, develop, and deploy processes that further the key business objectives of the organization; working with engineering programs to institutionalize processes on the projects; developing and conducting training courses; assisting projects in preparing for internal and external appraisals; developing and updating process related documentation; and performing other duties as assigned associated with the overall Process Improvement Program. Ideal candidate will possess the following: excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel, customers, and suppliers; sound decision making skills; experience leading causal analysis activities; excellent measurement/metrics analysis ability; good organizational skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment; excellent multi-tasking skills; and ability to act as a change agent representing the Process Improvement Program;. A plus would be familiarity with applicable, relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9000, CMMI, Lean, Six-Sigma). Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong experience using Excel and Access. Knowledge of computer applications, databases, operating systems, and hardware. Experience with quantitative management techniques (eg; statistical process control), database design and development, collaboration tools. Experience with creating presentation materials for senior management; and development and delivery of training classes. Experience with designing and deploying quantitative management programs. Education: Bachelors degree in Math, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related technology, or equivalent experience. People are the greatest asset in any Company ...BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.Join us ... To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE Learn about BAE Systems  |  View all BAE Systems opportunities  |