Manufacturing Operations Analyst - Level 1

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Manufacturing Operations Analyst - Level 1 San Antonio, TX Posted: 2/13/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

215539

Job Category

Other Professional

Position Type

Associate - W2

Duration

52

Manufacturing Operations Analyst - Level 1

Location: San Antonio, TX

Job ID: 215539

Shift: Variable (1st or 2nd shift based on business need)

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Analyst (DALP) - Level 1 for a position in San Antonio, TX.

Position Summary

The San Antonio E-4B Team is seeking a highly driven Manufacturing Operations Analyst to support data optimization and operational performance. In this role, you will gather, interpret, and integrate data from multiple sources, partner with cross-functional teams, and help drive solutions that enhance overall site efficiency.

This position requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently once objectives are understood.

Position Responsibilities

• Build and combine data sources to create data extracts supporting analytics and research activities.
• Maintain and improve process efficiency using process methods, tools, standards, guidelines, and metric consultation.
• Interpret, analyze, and integrate internal/external data to provide solutions, recommendations, and meaningful insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to support constraint resolution.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across various teams, functions, and leadership levels.
• Analyze and support sitewide analytics and metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Work independently with minimal oversight once objectives are established.
• Provide feedback on assessment results, identifying improvement opportunities and potential risks.
• Model and drive accountability within the team.
• Coordinate workforce approvals, deviations, and changes.
• Work across organizational levels to implement strategies and plans.
• Drive collaboration across diverse teams and levels of leadership.
• Foster a proactive, fast-paced problem-solving and continuous-improvement mindset.
• Build trust with business partners, peers, and leadership.
  
  

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• 1 years of experience using Microsoft Excel (formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, charts, filters, linked worksheets).
• 1 years of data analysis experience, including making recommendations based on findings.
• Experience in a fast-paced team environment requiring strong communication skills and interaction with leadership and internal/external customers.
• 1 years of experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

• 1 years of experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership.
• Experience implementing strategies and plans under general direction.
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools/software including Excel, SQL, or statistical tools.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking on flat surfaces.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
  
  

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance

No Clearance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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