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Process Analyst - Operations Support

boeing · Milton Keynes, UK
Clearance Level
SC
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Join Boeing as an Operations Analyst to manage and resolve incidents, ensuring stringent service levels are met. This role requires strong stakeholder management and participation in an on-call rota.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full incident lifecycle, from critical to high business profile incidents.
  • Ensure timely communication and resolution for major incidents.
  • Participate in a rota for 0700-1900 coverage and out-of-hours support.
  • Drive continuous improvement of processes and ITSM toolset.
  • Requires the ability to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

// Role Specification

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Operations Analyst Role Overview

The Operations Analyst will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day execution and management of Incident Management processes. Working with key internal and external stakeholders, they will ensure that all incidents are managed and resolved to meet stringent Service Level Targets and Key Performance Indicators. Activities will be executed by a diverse range of suppliers and colleagues to ensure adherence. Due to geographical separation, travel between two locations is required for meetings with the Service Operations team and other members of the BDUK and customer organizations.

The Operations Analyst will ensure that processes are followed regardless of investigation priority and will play an active role alongside the Service Operations Team Lead to manage Major Incidents, providing SME experience to improve established processes. The role will also provide cover for the Service Operations Team Lead during periods of absence or heavy workload.

The Operations Analyst will actively participate in a 0700 to 1900 hours rota to ensure Service Operations Management is available throughout business hours. Additionally, there will be a need from time to time to be available for out-of-hours support for Critical and Major Incidents.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Own and ensure management of the Incident lifecycle and full resolution of all Critical, Major (MI) and High Business Profile (HBP) incidents, ensuring communications are sent out in line with current processes.
  • End-to-end responsibility for the management, communication, escalation, investigation, and resolution of Major incidents, ensuring business and customer updates are timely and of sufficient quality.
  • Ensure all MI or HBPs are fully investigated and a full Major Incident Review and resultant report is agreed and produced according to agreed timescales.
  • Provide SQEP/SME support to the Incident team to ensure accurate prioritizing of incidents according to their impact, urgency, and influence on the business.
  • Ensure all incidents are recorded correctly in the IT Service Management Toolset and where process is not followed, recovery/improvement actions are instigated to drive lessons learned and prevent further reoccurrence.
  • Actively monitor the incident stack for any incidents that are stalled or close to breaching SLA, engaging with stakeholders to ensure KPIs/SLAs are not breached, utilising escalation processes where inactivity is identified.
  • Work with Service Level Management to understand any potential breaches that pose a threat to contractual obligations and be accountable for speedy action and resolution.
  • Ensure all incidents are fully investigated and that Resolver Groups provide full details of incident resolution in the IT Service Management Toolset.
  • Ensure the production of weekly, monthly, and contractual reports and handovers in support of Incident Management activities.
  • Host and represent at relevant meetings, including presenting at the Service Operations Daily Update or Service Review.
  • Represent Incident Management in forums such as Customer Service Reviews and queue reviews.
  • Own periodic reviews of process documentation and represent the process during Audit activities, both Internal and External.
  • Drive and input into the Continual Improvement of processes, ITSM toolset development, and team strategy.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Ability to gain SC clearance.
  • Confidence and presence to chair meetings as required and manage difficult situations to a satisfactory conclusion.
  • Customer Focus: Develop and maintain strong relationships inside the organisation, actively seeking information to understand Business goals and be contractually aware of the statement of requirements. Experience and understanding of stakeholder structure and the variation in each Service in relation to current programmes of work.
  • Ability to communicate and form working relationships with key stakeholders, 3rd party suppliers (where appropriate) and Support Teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Work with and support other key ITIL process owners and support teams delivering an integrated service.
  • Good communications (written & verbal). Using the most appropriate method to communicate information after analysing needs, listening effectively, demonstrating understanding and clarifying meanings.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure or through demanding challenges.
  • Good analytical skills. Understanding of priorities and situations by collecting and analysing information, summarising findings to manage development progress in a positive and collaborative manner.
  • Is able to make use of and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts.
  • Is able to work under general supervision, with no instructions needed for routine work.
  • Receives general instructions for special assignments. Work is reviewed for sound technical judgment and overall adequacy.
  • Contributes to the completion of specific project milestones.
  • Interacts with internal personnel & external customers on routine matters.
  • ITIL qualified, and able to demonstrate knowledge of ITIL Service Management practices.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift:

The Operations Analyst will actively participate in a 0700 to 1900 hours rota so that Service Operations Management is available throughout business hours; additionally there will be a need from time to time to be available for out of hours support for Critical and Major Incidents.

Benefits:

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
  • 6 weeks paternity leave

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 31, 2026.

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift Details:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.