Business Development Operations Analyst

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is a U.S. aerospace company supporting national defense and space missions through advanced technology solutions. The Business Development Operations Analyst supports business development and sales managers by processing quotes and purchase orders in Salesforce, coordinating shipment forecasts, tracking licenses, and providing KPI reporting and operational support.

What you'll do:

• Process quotes and purchase order receipts per standard internal operating procedures within the Salesforce environment. Collaborate with Purchasing, Finance, Export Control, and Operations to meet quote deadlines in support of RFQ opportunities
• Coordinate monthly internal shipment meetings with various stakeholders to align on monthly forecasts and mitigate delays. If internal delays are communicated, coordinate with external customers on the updated forecasted shipping dates
• Track and manage license status for orders in coordination with Export Control
• Reconcile orders intake with Salesforce monthly
• Update standard operating procedures as required and notify stakeholders of changes to Salesforce environment, if applicable
• Perform onboarding and training as necessary for new members to the Salesforce environment
• Strengthen sales administration relationships with various distributors, prospects, clients, and partners in the government contracting environment
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and change management initiatives as assigned in support of ongoing operations

What they're looking for:

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team player with a “can do” attitude
• Results driven, thorough, and timely
• Proficient with Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident
• TRAVEL: less than 5 % occasional travel
• 1 to 2 years working in an administrative environment
• Salesforce Cloud and CPQ experience a plus