Operations Analyst IV

Peraton•Topeka, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Operations Analyst IV to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals. The Operations Analyst IV works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS. The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations. Our Operations Analyst IV c oordinates with management to gather, analyze, summarize and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans. Projects future requirements and operating forecasts. Specific tasks include: Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity Refers to policies and practices for guidance Represents organization on specific projects Provides technical, financial and business analysis support during contract negotiations and budgeting Work is performed without appreciable direction Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment Evaluates, researches, studies and reports on rates of return, working capital requirement, investment opportunities, investment performance, lease versus buy opportunities, and impact of regulations and requirements Interfaces with customer representatives, and outside agencies in the performance of the position's assignments Conducts presentations to management regarding studies of costs and attainability of profit objective through alternative business strategies Formulates, design documents, and implements new process, system, methods and procedures to promote efficiency, improve the basis for decision making and prevent operational problems Adheres to established departmental policies, standard procedures, and quality improvement principles Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives Extensive contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal or external representatives concerning specifics operations. Performs other related tasks, as required. #CRF2025

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience, Master's degree with 8+ years experience or (equivalent combination of training and professional work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills)
U.S. Citizenship (Must have resided in the U.S. the past five years with no more than six months outside travel of the U.S. during this timeframe)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Experience developing business documents: return on investment (ROI), balance sheets, and income statements
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Demonstrate appropriate People Leadership Characteristics
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Business or Finance Degree
Lean Six Sigma and ISO 9001 experience or training

Responsibilities

Coordinates with management to gather, analyze, summarize and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans.
Projects future requirements and operating forecasts.
Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
Refers to policies and practices for guidance
Represents organization on specific projects
Provides technical, financial and business analysis support during contract negotiations and budgeting
Work is performed without appreciable direction
Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment
Evaluates, researches, studies and reports on rates of return, working capital requirement, investment opportunities, investment performance, lease versus buy opportunities, and impact of regulations and requirements
Interfaces with customer representatives, and outside agencies in the performance of the position's assignments
Conducts presentations to management regarding studies of costs and attainability of profit objective through alternative business strategies
Formulates, design documents, and implements new process, system, methods and procedures to promote efficiency, improve the basis for decision making and prevent operational problems
Adheres to established departmental policies, standard procedures, and quality improvement principles
Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives
Extensive contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal or external representatives concerning specifics operations.
Performs other related tasks, as required.