Directed Energy Senior Process Analyst

Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Directed Energy Sr. Process Analyst supports the development, implementation, standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement of processes throughout the complete product lifecycle from proof of concept and prototype development through research and development, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), Full-Rate Production (FRP), and sustaining operations.
This position translates corporate procedures, division procedures, program requirements, and project-specific processes into clear, practical, and repeatable operating practices. The role analyzes process performance, identifies gaps and inefficiencies, develops process documentation and training materials, coordinates technical training, and supports organizational readiness as products and programs mature.
The Sr. Process Analyst works cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Safety, Finance, Information Technology, and other stakeholders to ensure that processes are understood, consistently executed, properly documented, and aligned with company objectives, contractual requirements, quality standards, and product lifecycle needs.
Position Responsibilities
Product Lifecycle Process Support
Support process development and implementation across all phases of the product lifecycle:
Proof of concept
Prototype development
Research and development
Design and engineering maturation
Low-Rate Initial Production
Full-Rate Production
Sustaining production and lifecycle support
Develop process frameworks that scale appropriately with product maturity, organizational growth, production volume, and program complexity.
Capture and incorporate lessons learned from proof-of-concept, prototype, R&D, LRIP, and FRP activities.
Ensure processes support repeatability, traceability, quality, safety, cost control, schedule performance, and customer expectations.
Support transition planning from development teams to production, operations, service, and sustaining organizations.
Process Analysis and Continuous Improvement
Conduct interviews, workshops, observations, data reviews, and stakeholder assessments to understand how work is performed.
Evaluate process effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data.
Lead or support root-cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action activities.
Track improvement actions through completion and verify that implemented changes produce the intended results.
Promote standardization while allowing appropriate flexibility for program- or project-specific requirements.
Corporate, Division, Program, and Project Processes
Support the deployment and consistent application of corporate procedures and business processes.
Translate division-level procedures into practical workflows, work instructions, templates, checklists, and training materials.
Support the development and maintenance of program- and project-specific procedures, processes, operating plans, and execution guides.
Ensure alignment among:
Corporate policies and procedures
Division procedures and operating practices
Program management requirements
Project execution plans
Engineering and manufacturing processes
Quality management system requirements
Customer and contractual obligations
Identify conflicts, gaps, duplication, or ambiguity between corporate, division, program, and project processes.
Facilitate resolution of process ownership, approval, documentation, and implementation issues.
Maintain traceability between process requirements, documented procedures, training content, and evidence of execution.
Support process tailoring and deviation approval when standard processes are not appropriate for a specific program or project.
Assist leaders and process owners in establishing clear accountability for process performance and maintenance.
Process Documentation and Governance
Establish documentation standards to improve consistency, usability, readability, and accessibility.
Coordinate reviews and approvals with process owners, subject-matter experts, Quality, Legal, Compliance, Security, and other applicable stakeholders.
Ensure process documentation reflects the actual work being performed and remains current as systems, products, requirements, and organizational structures change.
Support document control and records-management activities in accordance with applicable company and quality-system requirements.
Develop process repositories, knowledge libraries, navigation structures, and content-management practices.
Establish mechanisms for employees to provide process feedback and recommend improvements.
Conduct periodic process and documentation reviews to confirm continued relevance and effectiveness.
Technical Training Coordination
Coordinate technical and process training associated with corporate, division, program, project, engineering, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operational requirements.
Conduct training needs analysis based on:
New product introductions
Process changes
Engineering changes
New equipment or systems
Production rate increases
Organizational changes
Compliance requirements
Audit findings
Corrective actions
Skills and qualification gaps
Develop training plans and curricula for each phase of the product lifecycle.
Create and maintain instructor-led, virtual, self-paced, and on-the-job training materials.
Develop training presentations, facilitator guides, learner guides, assessments, demonstrations, simulations, quick-reference guides, and knowledge checks.
Coordinate technical training with subject-matter experts, engineering personnel, manufacturing personnel, quality representatives, and functional leaders.
Schedule training sessions, manage attendance, coordinate facilities or virtual platforms, and ensure required resources are available.
Support qualification, certification, recertification, and proficiency programs where applicable.
Ensure training content is consistent with current procedures, released engineering documentation, system functionality, safety requirements, and product configuration.
Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, learner feedback, performance observations, and operational metrics.
Maintain accurate training records, completion status, qualification records, and retraining requirements.
Coordinate timely retraining when procedures, systems, products, or requirements change.
Support onboarding and role-specific training for new employees, transfers, contractors, and program personnel.
Product and Production Readiness
Verify that personnel have access to the procedures, systems, tools, equipment, and training required to perform their assigned work.
Coordinate training and process deployment before key program milestones and production events.
Support rate transitions by identifying changes to staffing, roles, work content, process controls, training requirements, and documentation.
Identify process and training risks that could affect product quality, schedule, cost, safety, or customer delivery.
Develop mitigation plans and track readiness actions to closure.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with process owners to define objectives, inputs, outputs, controls, measures, and ownership.
Collaborate with Program Management to align processes and training with program schedules, milestones, risks, and customer commitments.
Coordinate with Operations and Manufacturing to ensure processes are practical, executable, and scalable.
Partner with Quality to support audits, nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, process compliance, and quality-system improvements.
Work with Supply Chain and Procurement to support supplier, material, purchasing, and logistics process training.
Coordinate with Information Technology on business-system processes, system changes, user access, and system training.
Engage functional leaders and subject-matter experts to validate content and promote process adoption.
Communicate changes clearly to affected employees and stakeholders.
Change Management and Implementation
Develop implementation plans for new or revised processes.
Assess organizational impacts, affected roles, required communications, training needs, and implementation risks.
Coordinate pilot activities, stakeholder reviews, rollout plans, and post-implementation assessments.
Support change adoption by clearly communicating the purpose, benefits, responsibilities, and expected behaviors associated with process changes.
Monitor implementation effectiveness and resolve adoption issues.
Ensure obsolete procedures and training materials are removed from active use.
Support transition from temporary prototype or development processes to controlled production processes.
Reporting and Performance Management

Skills
Onboarding, Procurement, Documentation