Applications Analyst

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air‑launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost‑effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

We are seeking a dedicated Application Analyst to manage, configure, implement, and support our suite of enterprise, business‑critical applications. This role balances hands‑on technical administration with business process optimization across our flight operations, business, engineering and production teams. As the primary point of contact, the ideal candidate will handle application configurations, user access, and ongoing support, while leading or supporting new system implementations, system re‑implementations, and process migrations.

The candidate will define technical requirements, optimize business processes, and ensure data governance to align our digital tools with strategic business needs.

• System Administration & Configuration:
  Manage user accounts, access permissions, security profiles, license compliance, setting and managing system configurations.
• Implementations & Change Management:
  Lead or support the rollout of new software applications and the major re‑implementation or restructuring of existing systems to meet evolving business demands.
• Workflow Optimization & Analysis:
  Evaluate business processes, gather user requirements, and translate operational needs into technical solutions within the application or migration to alternative solutions.
• User Support & Troubleshooting:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for technical support, diagnosing and resolving application errors from daily usage to complex system bugs.
• System Maintenance & Testing:
  Coordinate with vendors and partners to plan, test, and implement software updates, patches, and feature enhancement rollouts.
• Training & Documentation:
  Create clear user guides, document technical system configurations, and deliver onboarding or continuous training to end‑users.

• 6+ years of experience as an Application Analyst, Systems Analyst, or in a similar hybrid technical‑functional role.
• Hands‑on experience administering and supporting JIRA and/or CostPoint.
• Proven track record of leading new implementation or re‑implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of user provisioning, permissions and security profiles.
• Excellent organizational, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Exposure to aerospace manufacturing, engineering or maintenance operations.
• Familiarity with popular project and task management solutions (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, ).
• Strong understanding of process and data relationships between ERP, MRO, MES, PDM, PLM.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries compliant with security standards (ITAR, AS9100, ISO
  27001, NIST, FAR Regulations).
• Experience administering multiple enterprise on‑premises business applications such as Teamcenter.

• Bachelor of Science or applicable experience in lieu of degree.

• Position located in Mojave, CA.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Base salary $100k‑$140k.
• Eligible for up to 10% annual bonus.
• Benefits:
  Paid maternity and parental leave; 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500.

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

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