Business Systems Specialist

Company: Barber-Nichols, Inc.
Location: Arvada
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: About Barber-Nichols Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN, we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth, rewards achievement, and supports innovation. From designing the blower for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy’s MK-48 program, BN’s portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world. For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team, BN offers an exceptional place to build your career. Position Summary: The Business Process Specialist focuses on enhancing and optimizing the Epicor Kinetic ERP system through targeted customizations, user-aligned process improvements, and advanced business intelligence/reporting. This role emphasizes hands-on Epicor development (custom fields, screens, BAQs, BPMs), data visualization via BI tools (Power BI, Epicor Grow BI), support for new module rollouts, and collaboration with cloud service providers for the hosted Kinetic environment. The ideal candidate works closely with end users and cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, implement scalable solutions, and drive process efficiency, data accuracy, and business performance. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Process Automation this position bridges technical ERP capabilities with operational needs in a cloud-based setting. Key Results Areas: Epicor Kinetic Customization & Process Alignment Perform customizations in Epicor Kinetic, including adding and placing new fields, modifying screens/forms, and aligning user interfaces to business processes in collaboration with end users and department teams to enhance efficiency and usability. Develop, maintain, and optimize Epicor tools such as BPMs (Business Process Management), BAQs (Business Activity Queries), dashboards, custom forms, and UI extensions (using C# scripting, Epicor REST API, service bindings where needed). Assist in the rollout and implementation of new Epicor Kinetic modules, working closely with the Director to plan, test, train users, and ensure smooth adoption. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide training, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve ERP workflows and system proficiency across the organization. Work with software support (ERP, Internal IT, other vendors, ect.) as required and be account representative. Business Intelligence, Reporting & Data Analysis Extract and transform data from Epicor using BAQs, SSRS, SQL queries, or direct connectors to build and maintain visual reports/dashboards in Power BI, Epicor Grow BI, Excel or similar tools. Develop Data Lakes and Datasets for use across the company reports for a single source of truth. Design actionable BI solutions, monitor report performance, and refine existing reports to support data-driven decision-making. Setup and troubleshoot API and data connectivity issues to ensure seamless system interactions. Integrations, Automation & Optimization Develop and maintain integrations between Epicor and third-party systems (e.g., via RESTful APIs, middleware, Power Automate, or Epicor Functions) to automate workflows and ensure data accuracy. Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate automation tools, software, and platforms into daily operations. Stay current with emerging technologies (AI, workflow automation tools, etc) and recommend adoption where beneficial. Proactively identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies across departments; design and implement automation solutions to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. Assist in ERP system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting to ensure stability. Establish KPIs to measure automation and customization initiatives; monitor performance and iterate for continuous improvement. Documentation & Best Practices Document customizations, integrations, reports, processes, module rollouts, and cloud-related configurations for knowledge sharing and business continuity. Strong organizational/time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines. Commitment to company values and continuous improvement. Requirements: Qualifications: To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. Education and Training Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education Hands-on experience with Epicor Kinetic highly desirable. Experience: 3 years working with an ERP and/BI, including customizations, SQL Queries, BPMs, and BAQs. Experience integrating and troubleshooting third-party applications via APIs. Experience with C# programming, Python, Power Automate, or Epicor Function development is a plus. Other: Must be willing to work overtime as required Skills: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have strong technical aptitude. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and project management. Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by BNI, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on BNI or the client’s property or job site. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Strong organizational and time management skills High attention to detail Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules. Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels. Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team-oriented culture Position Travel Requirements: Up to 15% to support Barber-Nichols and subsidiaries Physical and Mental Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others. Will need to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Corrected vision to 20/20 or adequate and ability to identify and distinguish colors. Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure. Work Environment: This job primarily operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration. ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Barber-Nichols must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Security clearance is required for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer: Barber-Nichols is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. Compensation and Benefits : The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. This range represents the anticipated minimum and maximum base for this position based upon a good faith and reasonable estimate. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the applicant’s qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role), and therefore, may fall outside the range shown, depending on the circumstances. To view our benefits provided please visit Careers | Barber-Nichols. Barber Nichols anticipates the application window closing approximately 30 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Barber Nichols to shorten or extend the application window.

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