Operational Excellence Analyst

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Operational Excellence Analyst to join our Enterprise Excellence Team, based in Merthyr Tydfil. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £32,800 to £41,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.

The role focuses on converting business and stakeholder requirements into insight-rich Power BI dashboards, uncovering improvement opportunities through rigorous data analysis, maintaining and improving core business data systems, and supporting process automation to remove waste and standardise ways of working.

If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:

• Data, Analytics & Reporting
  • Facilitate requirements gathering with stakeholders and translate business questions into well-structured metrics, data models and Power BI dashboards (DAX, Power Query).
  • Build, iterate and maintain interactive visuals and KPI packs to support daily/weekly performance reviews, benefit tracking and executive reporting.
  • Responsible for day-to-day management of key operational datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Review operational datasets for trends, constraints and waste to help establish business insights and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support the development of automated workflows using tools such as Power Automate, scripts, or low-code solutions.
  • Contribute ideas and practical solutions to modernise reporting and business processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Provide timely and accurate data insights to key business stakeholders.
  • Build effective working relationships across all operational functions.
  • Facilitate cross-functional workshops (Voice of the Customer, SIPOC, Value Stream Mapping) and coach teams in data-driven problem-solving.

To apply for this role, you will require the following:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work confidently with data.
• Experience or working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including Power Query and advanced formulas).
• Demonstrated experience turning stakeholder requirements into BI deliverables.
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain data and insights clearly at all business levels.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Eligible to obtain UK SC security clearance.
• Exposure to workflow automation tools such as Power Automate.
• Interest in digital transformation, automation, and modern analytics tools (including Copilot).
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative, business, engineering or data discipline.
• Experience in defence industry or complex operational environment.
• Formal Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow/Green Belt).

Our Company Benefits:

• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family’s needs.
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share.
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace.

About General Dynamics UK:

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employ more than 650 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team.

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.