Jr Business Systems Analyst

Continental Disc Corporation, LLC (“CDC”) designs and manufactures safety-critical products that protect pressure-containing vessels from catastrophic failure. CDC is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri (outside Kansas City), and has manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India with additional sales offices in India, the Netherlands and China. CDC benefits from being one of the most recognized brands in its industry and a reputation for outstanding quality earned over its more than 55 years of operation. CDC’s customers include blue-chip companies in the chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, general industrial, aerospace, defense, food and beverage, municipal, and other markets globally.

The Jr. Business Systems Analyst formulates recommendations for and works to implement cost-effective and relevant systems to support overall business strategies.

Requirements

· Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of business areas supported to determine specific business requirements; periodic air and ground travel to other company locations is required, up to 10% of the time.

· Participate in programming/product development and product support for new and existing systems, interfaces and processes that support business functions.

· Lead and participate in IT projects focused on supporting company strategic goals as well as daily operations; responsible for projects through all phases of the software development lifecycle.

· In consultation with other members of the IT team, research and evaluate solutions and recommend the most effective and efficient options based on existing systems, available technology, equipment capacity and limitations and desired outcome and results.

· Assist in preparing proposals and recommendations for management and end users as needed.

· Back up other IT functions as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Associate's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC:

· Aptitude to learn how to develop, document and implement business systems policies and procedures.

· Familiarity with RDBMS technology, including but not limited to Oracle, SQL Server and DB2.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office, including Microsoft Access.

· Problem-solving skills, including ability to think creatively.

· Advanced math and reading skills.

BEHAVORIAL:

· Sincere dedication to the best interest of the company, its customers and employees.

· Willingness and ability to follow all manufacturing procedures and company policies.

· Willingness and ability to champion and enforce company procedures, standard and policies

· Willingness and ability to maintain utmost confidentiality in handling sensitive company and employee information.

· Attention to detail.

· Concern for quality, accuracy and safety.

· Ability to stay on task and manage own time efficiently to meet deadlines.

· Positive attitude and ability to work well with others, including peers, supervisors, executive management and outside vendors, representatives and visitors when called upon.

· Ability to work well with others, including subordinates, peers, other member of management and outside vendors, representatives and visitors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Motor skills sufficient to successfully and safely use required tools and machinery.

· Ability to stand and/or walk for majority of scheduled shift, typically 8-10 hours per day, though possibly more when overtime is required.

· Using proper lifting techniques, ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Cancer Plan, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 12 Holidays* (one floating) , Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities