Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Solutions, Business Support, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Mart, Database Report Tools, DevOps, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, IT Requirements, Incentive Programs, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Manufacturing Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, People Management, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Project/Program Management, Retirement Plan, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Use Cases, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Senior Business Analyst (IT)
Group: Aerospace Group N. America
Division: Braking Systems
Location: USA AKRON OH
Job Family : Information Technology
Job Type : Regular
Posted : May 11, 2026
Job ID: 65273
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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: ''Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.'' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parkers goal of addressing the worlds most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Position Summary
We are hiring a Sr. Business Analyst to join our talented IT team in Akron, OH. This Sr. Analyst defines, configures, tests, trains and supports business-related information technology requirements and systems. Collaborating with Group and Division subject matter experts and 3rd party IT vendors, will lead directly, or co-lead, single technology or regional IT projects with accountability for completing on time, budget and meeting expectations. This role does not have direct reports.
Essential Functions
- Leads directly, or co-leads, complex and/or divisional or site-level digital and IT project tasks delivering business results that meet deadlines; provide guidance to project resources within and across multiple teams as needed
- Performs business & system analysis. Interprets data to identify gaps in technology or processes and makes recommendations within the IT and/or business function
- Evaluate existing technology to support changes in business requirements.
- Establish and communicate procedures for proper utilization of digital and technical solutions
- Assist in training, and supporting business team members with IT technical needs
- Understand how applications and technologies are utilized within the business.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new technologies/services including communication and reporting to key stakeholders on status and project closure.
- Communicates decisions & formalize recommendations impacting area of responsibility to manager and business partners and key stakeholders where appropriate
- Point of contact assisting with most communications and project expectations with 3rd party IT and service vendors
- Delivers multiple solutions while managing conflicting priorities and resources
- Conducts knowledge transfer and/or cross training with team members
- Empowering and encouraging team members to provide feedback on ideas that deliver quality solutions
- Ability to travel as needed
- Available to provide after-hours and weekend technical support as needed
This position may be assigned the following key Digital and IT disciplines and/or services:
- Business Systems MES, ERP (SAP or similar), CSM, QMS
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree required in computer science, information systems, or related area (or international equivalent)
- 8+ years related IT experience
- Strong Business Analysis experience and skillset
- Knowledge of project management standards and techniques with proven experience
- Customer service focused with strong consultative, advisory, negotiation, and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare use cases, functional specifications, and technical requirements
- Proven experience with data analysis & reporting tools
- Proficiency with core MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Awareness of Cyber Security best practices
- Strong interpersonal skills, relates well with all levels of the organization with ability to effectively collaborate with multiple teams
- Demonstrated leadership aptitude, learning agility, and adaptability
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality Systems, preferably in Aerospace/Defense Industry
- Industry recognized IT certifications
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Agile practices
- Experience with Power BI, Data Flows, Data Marts, Power Automate
- Knowledge of Lean tools and processes
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:
Competitive Compensation
- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
Career development and tuition reimbursement
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parkers policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Parker is the global leader in motion and control technologies, precisely engineering solutions for customers around the world.
Capabilities Parker’s engineering expertise spans the core motion technologies – electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic – will a full complement of fluid control systems; software and electronic controls; filtration systems; and instrumentation and sealing technologies.
The motion and control industry supports nearly all finished goods on the market today. We’re committed to helping our customers achieve higher levels of productivity. You can’t see the engineering in our products, but every day you experience the results of our work, on virtually everything that moves.
Global Strengths With operations in more than 46 countries around the world, Parker offers many career paths and opportunities for advancement. We offer a number of hands-on training programs that enables new hires to quickly get up to speed and begin contributing to Parker’s success immediately. In addition, employees are encouraged to actively participate in professional and industry- related organizations.
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