Woodward, Inc.

Business Analyst – AI & Digital Transformation, Level III/IV

Woodward, Inc.

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Niles • Illinois • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $95,000 - $152,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead strategic requirements analysis across departments; identify enterprise-level opportunities and influence solution direction, including opportunities to leverage AI and data-driven insights.
  • Define documentation standards and testing strategies; ensure compliance and quality assurance across projects.
  • Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of data and analytics solutions to address complex business challenges; architect scalable solutions and lead enterprise-wide implementations; drive standardization and scalability across departments; provide strategic input on data, analytics, and digital transformation roadmaps.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships across the enterprise; lead change management and drive adoption of new data, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Oversee full development lifecycle for major initiatives; ensure alignment with architecture and security standards; support data transformation and digital initiatives; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure success of initiatives; mentor and guide junior analysts; ensure alignment with project timelines and quality standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Analytics, or a related field; advanced degrees (MBA or Master’s in Analytics, Data Science, or related field).
  • 5–8 years of professional experience, including demonstrated success leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Proven ability to translate business needs into data-driven solutions and drive execution of digital transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working with data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies is preferred.
Benefits
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
  • Member referral bonus
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
data analyticsAI technologiesdata transformationdigital transformationsolution architecturequality assurancedocumentation standardstesting strategiesproject managementstakeholder management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationchange managementmentoringcollaborationinfluencingrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingproblem solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBAMaster’s in AnalyticsMaster’s in Data Science