At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a passionate and accomplished team, you will directly impact the future of space flight and help us make progress towards our mission of building the road to space through reusable rockets. As an Operations Analyst for the Data Systems and Controls Engineering team you will perform data analysis and data visualization, help with strategic planning, drive rate and cost reduction initiatives, and perform project management for a team of electrical hardware designers and software developers directly supporting test operations. We are seeking a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytics skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop organizational performance metrics to drive operational efficiency, rate improvements and cost reduction
- Build and maintain tools, analytics, and reporting to highlight performance metrics and other key information
- Data mining across diverse data sets
- Develop and implement measurement techniques to source metrics data
- Actively participate on technical teams to support system improvements and addition of new functionality
- Prepare memos, charts, and reports with results of financial and operational analyses to support key reviews with senior leadership
- Identify opportunities and lead projects that reduce recurring operational cycle time and cost
- Support site leadership with various projects that may include facility upgrades, scheduling, maintenance planning or other high impact initiatives
- Lead key business analytics initiatives, as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative or technical field
- 4+ years of relevant experience in one of the following areas: Operations engineering, business intelligence, data engineering, or business analytics
- Experience working with Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience with writing and modifying SQL
- Exceptional with Excel and manual data analysis
- Understanding of data structures and architecture
- Exceptional with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Superb communication skills with a knack for taking complex data and presenting it with exceptional clarity
- Proven ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of statistical and optimization modeling
- Prior experience working in a launch, testing, or manufacturing facility
- Experience in the commercial space sector
- Experience directly using Primavera P6 or other Project Management Software
- Experience with Visual Basic, JavaScript, Python, or other programming language
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, maintenance processes, and industrial equipment
- Experience using and developing within Atlassian Confluence and JIRA instances
- MBA or advanced degree
Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $100,800-$141,120
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
