Senior System Analyst – GM Defense IT

Sr. System Analyst driving GM Defense business and technology initiatives for secure and scalable solutions.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support cross-functional initiatives that advance GM Defense business and engineering priorities.
Partner with business, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, SAP, and IT stakeholders to define needs, evaluate options, and deliver effective solutions.
Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, workflows, and system needs and translate them into detailed requirements and actionable solution designs.
Identify, document, and communicate system, process, data flow, and operational changes needed to improve performance and support business outcomes.
Participate in both technical design discussions and business-facing forums to align stakeholders and move work forward.
Support delivery of solutions that meet GM standards while also addressing government defense and other government-regulated program requirements.
Identify risks, dependencies, compliance considerations, and integration impacts across projects and operational activities.
Help refine, support, and transform new and existing applications and processes in collaboration with development and support teams.
Support issue triage, investigation, escalation, and resolution for complex inquiries, production issues, and system problems as needed.
Use data and analysis to demonstrate value, support recommendations, anticipate objections, and influence decisions across stakeholder groups.
Coach and mentor less experienced team members and serve as a knowledgeable resource across the function.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ yrs of experience in systems analysis, business systems analysis, IT software applications, requirements definition, process definition, testing, or IT strategy and roadmap development.
Experience gathering requirements, conducting data analysis, understanding business strategy needs, and driving work toward solution design and execution.
Experience in regulated or government-contract environments such as defense, aerospace, or other highly controlled industries.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on significant matters, solve complex problems, and implement practical solutions with minimal guidance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and tailor technical discussions to the right audience.
Ability to identify, investigate, resolve, and escalate issues as needed while supporting operational continuity.
Ability to coach less experienced team members and contribute as a resource across the team.
Willingness to sign non-disclosure agreements where required.
Ability to pass vetting required to support work associated with U.S. government defense contracts.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems analysisbusiness systems analysisrequirements definitionprocess definitiondata analysissolution designIT strategy developmenttestingSAP

Soft Skills

problem solvingcommunicationcoachingmentoringindependent workcross-functional collaborationinfluencing decisionsissue resolutionanalytical thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Business