Business Analyst / Knowledge Manager
Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA)
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hanwha Philly Shipyard) | [On-site]
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance required
About the Role
Hanwha Defense USA is seeking a Business Analyst / Knowledge Manager to support a U.S. Navy shipbuilding effort for a new class of amphibious vessels built at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. As Knowledge Manager, you will build and run the systems that move information across the program team and lead the team's transition to modern collaboration tools. As Business Analyst, you will take direct program tasking to keep deliverables accurate and on time, and you will organize major program events, from multi-day customer reviews to shipbuilding milestone ceremonies.
This role is ideal for an organized, detail-driven professional who enjoys both building better ways of working and making high-visibility events run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities – Knowledge Management
- Implement and maintain the program's SharePoint environment, including site structure, document libraries, metadata, permissions, and version control.
- Establish information management standards so the team can find the right document, in the right version, quickly.
- Lead the team's transition to SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and related collaboration tools. Develop training, user guides, and quick-reference materials.
- Drive adoption through hands-on support, office hours, and feedback from users. Identify friction points and fix them.
- Configure workflows and automation (for example, Power Automate) to reduce manual tracking and routing.
- Apply access controls that protect export-controlled (ITAR/EAR) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- Coordinate information flow across HDUSA, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Hanwha Ocean, and program partners.
- Capture lessons learned and institutional knowledge so the program retains it as the team grows.
Key Responsibilities – Business Analysis and Program Support
- Support the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager with direct program tasking.
- Track contract deliverables and CDRLs. Ensure each submission meets formatting, content, and Data Item Description (DID) requirements and is submitted on time through the correct channel.
- Maintain the deliverables calendar and submission log. Flag upcoming due dates and gaps early.
- Plan and run multi-day program reviews. Coordinate agendas, attendees, presenters, briefing materials, facilities, visitor access, and action item tracking.
- Plan and coordinat