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Senior Analyst, Satellite Applications
2019-10-15 12:17:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us Its a great time to be part of the SES team We are the worlds leading satellite operator with over 70 satellites in two different orbits, Geostationary Orbit GEO and Medium Earth Orbit MEO. We provide a diverse range of customers with global video distribution and data connectivity services through two business units SES Video and SES Networks. Our global team works collaboratively to make a significant, and often lifechanging difference in the world. As part of our team, you will play an integral part in delivering on our vision. At SES, we connect and enable broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers, and enrich the lives of billions of people worldwide. Senior Analyst, Satellite Applications Luxembourg Betzdorf ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the department support and business analysis activities. A key objective is to establish a relationship to Satellite Applications key business partners and stakeholders to analyse key business and data requirements for software development within Satellite Applications. As part of the role, the incumbent will document and manage requirements for applications, data and interfaces and will liaise with external suppliers to align and implement the requirements. The incumbent will also be responsible for translating overall company business needs to IT solutions, and vice versa, with current programs, projects, technologies and initiatives in mind. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES KEY RESULT AREAS Coordinate the department support and business analysis activities Analyse the structure of SES business and what software applications are required, how it uses technology and what its goals are Identify problems within the SES business, including through using data modelling techniques Define data structures for data exchange between applications using tools and data modelling techniques Develop or support development of conceptual, logical and physical data models to support data analysis, data integration and business intelligence Interpret client interface needs and proposal of interactions to fulfil business needs Define APIs for communication and data exchange between IT systems Record interface requirements in document of interface scope Communicate with business stakeholders, users and senior people in the organisation to identify issues, analyse requirements and define and present solutions Collaborate closely with the companys enterprise architecture group to define data strategies and procedures on a global company level Develop, manage, and communicate policies and standards for data governance and data management life cycle ensure adherence by supporting andor conducting governance meetings Assume responsibility for project tasks and ensure they are completed in a timely fashion Support design and execution of testing procedures for Satellite Applications Collaborate with the Satellite Applications support team in resolving issues related to applications or data requirements Support the training activities of end users on Satellite Applications Perform other tasks falling within the scope of area of expertise as requested Ensure compliance with procedures, methodologies and audit rules Provide input to the Manager, Satellite Applications for administrative, budgetary and management tasks COMPETENCIES Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Ability to think out of the box Strong analytical and problemsolving skills Ability to gain effective knowledge of new technologies including cloud providers AWS, Azure, and technologies Kafka, Mulesoft, etc. and proposeassist in planning to leverage to benefit the organisation and its initiatives Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to integrate into crossfunctional teams, work internationally in a matrixmanaged, resultsoriented environment Excellent presentation skills ability to effectively interact with all organisational stakeholders and external suppliers Ability to set priorities autonomously and to deliver results, even under tight deadlines Ability to overcome resistance to change Ability to work in agile project environments Ability to occasionally travel, and conduct multitime zone meetings outside of local business hours as appropriate Selfmotivated and demonstrate doer mentality Fluency in English, any other language is considered as an asset QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems or equivalent Strong, handson knowledge of and a minimum of seven 7 years of working experience as businessdata analyst ideally in a similar position Ideally a minimum of three 3 years in a team coordination role Advanced knowledge of data architecture principles, methods, and techniques Good knowledge of business processes Good knowledge of IT technologies and systems Good understanding of the telecommunications and multimedia industry satellite technology and business landscape are an asset Experience with data design and modeling including conducting workshops and interviews, dimensional modeling, and logical and physical modeling Good knowledge of data structures and understanding elements of XML and sound knowledge of XPath and XML Schema XSD Demonstrated ability to use database query languages and tools to retrieve, examine, evaluate, combine and manipulate data from multiple sources Demonstrated ability to use programming languages and application development tools Familiarity with any data or enterprise architecture modeling tool Working knowledge in Microsoft tools Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS COMMENTS Key performance indicator Successful team coordination Meet annual objectives Precise documentation of business and data requirements Timely implementation for hisher tasks and activities Main interfaces to other departments Business representatives to define business needs Business applications development and support teams External suppliers to manage requirements and interface needs Enterprise Architecture group to define data requirements SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Whats in it for you? In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer you a truly global opportunity in an exciting industry and all the support youll need for both your professional and personal development. But most of all, we offer a truly unique opportunity to play your part in making a difference for those who need it most. We strive to uphold honesty, transparency and courage in everything we do. Were proud to belong to the SES team and collaborate towards success. Good to know For more information on SES, click here. SES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity! Apply HERE
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