Sr. Business Analyst, Commercial Infrastructure
Rivian
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $107.8k – $134.8k/yr
- Posted
- 4h ago
Skills
About this role
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role
Summary The Senior Business Analyst plays a leading, cross-functional role in helping Rivian's Commercial Infrastructure organization establish clear, streamlined business processes that support efficient planning, execution, consistent outcomes, and effective operations. Working closely with stakeholders, project teams, and cross-functional partners, the Senior Business Analyst helps teams define and evaluate different initiatives, highlighting the pros and cons of each strategic option available to the organization. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to present findings to upper management clearly and concisely. A key focus is helping the organization establish clearer ownership of business processes and of the information those processes produce. The Senior Business Analyst also supports business systems implementation projects as assigned — defining requirements, coordinating with stakeholders, and driving successful delivery and adoption across the organization. This position suits someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex or evolving situations, facilitating alignment across teams, and balancing structure with pragmatism in a collaborative, project-driven environment.
Responsibilities
Business Process Definition & Improvement Translate complex commercial objectives into actionable business requirements with measurable outcomes. Define and evaluate strategic initiatives, laying out the trade-offs of each option for leadership decision-making. Help the organization establish clearer ownership of business processes and the data/information those processes generate. Analytics, Modeling & Reporting Design and build scalable, reliable operational and financial models, dashboards, and reports for cross-functional teams and executives. Analyze complex business goals and needs using internal and external data sources to provide actionable insight to decision-makers. Use SQL, Hex, AI/BI, or similar visualization tools to investigate business questions and present findings clearly. Apply ETL, data pipeline, automation scripting (e.g., Python), or AI tools to streamline analysis and reporting. Deliver presentations and reports that translate technical findings into clear, business-oriented recommendations that influence decisions. Systems Implementation & Cross-Functional Collaboration Support business systems implementation projects: define requirements, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive delivery and adoption. Partner with product, engineering, and data analytics/data science teams to ensure requirements meet business needs and support successful product development and delivery. Work within Jira/sprint-based processes when collaborating with product and engineering teams.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related quantitative major, MBA is preferred 3+ years of experience in structuring, analyzing, and visualizing large data sets while support in a commercial operations organization Previous experience in management consulting firm, start-up, commercial operations, or commercial finance Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with a focus on root-cause investigation using data and visualization. Progressive work experience demonstrating the ability to communicate precisely while operating in ambiguity and building processes from the ground up. Project management skills, including managing multiple