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AR Analyst

Herndon, VA · On-site

$24.75 - $31.25/hr

Identifyrecurring errors or breakdowns in upstream or downstream processes (e.g., order entry ... Document processes and contribute to SOP development and updates to ensure consistency and audit ...

Assists customers in the development of processes and procedures which leverage Ariba solution ... In depth understanding of ARIBA upstream and downstream processes * Knowledge of backend ...

Assists customers in the development of processes and procedures which leverage Ariba solution ... In depth understanding of ARIBA upstream and downstream processes * Knowledge of backend ...

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How much do downstream process development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for downstream process development in Virginia is $33.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.40 and $41.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Downstream Process Development position, and why are they important?

To excel in Downstream Process Development, you generally need a strong background in biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related life sciences field, often with experience in bioprocessing or purification technologies. Familiarity with chromatography systems, filtration equipment, process analytical technology (PAT), and relevant software such as DeltaV or Unicorn is frequently required, along with knowledge of GMP and regulatory standards. Excellent problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional communication skills help professionals succeed in dynamic team environments. These competencies are crucial for developing efficient, scalable purification processes that ensure high product quality and support organizational goals.

What is a Downstream Process Development job?

A Downstream Process Development job involves optimizing and scaling purification processes for biologics, such as proteins, antibodies, or gene therapies. Scientists and engineers in this role develop efficient methods for isolation, purification, and formulation of therapeutic products while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Key activities include chromatography, filtration, and process analytics to improve yield, purity, and consistency. This role is critical in biotech and pharmaceutical industries to ensure safe and effective drug production for clinical and commercial use.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone in Downstream Process Development?

Professionals in Downstream Process Development are typically responsible for designing, optimizing, and scaling up purification processes for biopharmaceutical products. Their day-to-day work may involve conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, troubleshooting technical issues, and documenting process changes in accordance with regulatory standards. They also frequently collaborate with upstream processing, analytical, and quality teams to ensure seamless transfer and integration of processes. The role often includes participating in project meetings, contributing to process validation efforts, and supporting technology transfer to manufacturing teams, making it both technically challenging and collaborative.

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Reliability & Maintenance Digital Transformation Senior Manager Architect - Downstream/Chemicals

Reliability & Maintenance Digital Transformation Senior Manager Architect - Downstream/Chemicals

Deloitte

Mclean, VA • Hybrid

Other

Posted 25 days ago


Deloitte rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

Reliability & Maintenance Digital Transformation Architect Senior Manager - Downstream/Chemicals

Position Summary

We are a team of strategic advisors, architects, and implementers who drive business transformations. Our diverse talent energizes clients' business functions and technology to maximize value in Supply Chain enhancing their ability to fulfill their growth and efficiency ambitions. Imagine working with world-class supply network capabilities like Smart Factory, Strategy & Innovation, Supply Chain Responsiveness, Sourcing & Procurement, or Product Development & Operations!

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join our US Supply Chain & Network Operations Offering, where you'll deliver transformational solutions using operational expertise, digital technologies, advanced analytics, and industry-specific hybrid solutions. Don't miss the chance to be part of a team that provides exceptional client value while advancing your professional journey. Apply now and become a vital part of our innovative and dynamic workforce!

Recruiting for this role ends on 9/30/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Reliability & Maintenance Digital Transformation Architect Senior Manager - Downstream/Chemicals on the Supply Chain & Network Operations team, you will be responsible for...

  • Architect digital solutions that improve equipment reliability and maintenance strategies using predictive and preventive technologies
  • Assess current-state plant maintenance processes and define future-state workflows to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
  • Develop technical solution designs using Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twin technologies and integrate them into existing information technology environments
  • Partner with clients and sales teams to quantify business impact, present solution demonstrations, and lead discussions with senior leaders on manufacturing and maintenance solutions
  • Deliver complex projects in a fast-paced team environment while contributing to practice knowledge sharing and innovation

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Industry Solutions Energy & Chemicals practice serves a variety of companies, including:

Oil and gas companies: Helping them navigate the energy transition and optimize their operations.

Chemical companies: Assisting them in addressing market challenges and positioning themselves for the future.

Renewable energy companies: Providing support for the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies.

Our team helps clients transform their value chains into competitive advantages. We drive efficiency, improve flexibility, and increase responsiveness through proactive insights and decision-making. We advise, implement, and operate transformational solutions that bring world-class supply network and operational capabilities to our clients. We provide operational know-how, digital technologies, advanced analytics, and industry-specific hybrid solutions to deliver unprecedented client value. Additionally, we improve operations, product, and material flow across the breadth of the value chain and create greater supply network synergy and value.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8+ years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering in refining, chemicals, or mining
  • Experience in refining and chemicals reliability and maintenance
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or enterprise asset management (EAM) systems such as SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Maximo, asset performance management (APM) platforms, or digital twin platforms
  • Experience architecting digital solutions for maintenance and reliability transformation
  • Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

  • Experience with asset criticality analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and reliability data analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics, or Computer Science
  • Prior consulting experience
  • Software vendor certification
  • Experience leading project teams in a client environment

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $171,600 to $338,300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation - [1] https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

#EPCORE #SCNOFY26 #SCNOFY27

Qualifications:

Reliability & Maintenance Digital Transformation Architect Senior Manager - Downstream/Chemicals

Position Summary

We are a team of strategic advisors, architects, and implementers who drive business transformations. Our diverse talent energizes clients' business functions and technology to maximize value in Supply Chain enhancing their ability to fulfill their growth and efficiency ambitions. Imagine working with world-class supply network capabilities like Smart Factory, Strategy & Innovation, Supply Chain Responsiveness, Sourcing & Procurement, or Product Development & Operations!

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join our US Supply Chain & Network Operations Offering, where you'll deliver transformational solutions using operational expertise, digital technologies, advanced analytics, and industry-specific hybrid solutions. Don't miss the chance to be part of a team that provides exceptional client value while advancing your professional journey. Apply now and become a vital part of our innovative and dynamic workforce!

Recruiting for this role ends on 9/30/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Reliability & Maintenance Digital Transformation Architect Senior Manager - Downstream/Chemicals on the Supply Chain & Network Operations team, you will be responsible for...

  • Architect digital solutions that improve equipment reliability and maintenance strategies using predictive and preventive technologies
  • Assess current-state plant maintenance processes and define future-state workflows to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
  • Develop technical solution designs using Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twin technologies and integrate them into existing information technology environments
  • Partner with clients and sales teams to quantify business impact, present solution demonstrations, and lead discussions with senior leaders on manufacturing and maintenance solutions
  • Deliver complex projects in a fast-paced team environment while contributing to practice knowledge sharing and innovation

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Industry Solutions Energy & Chemicals practice serves a variety of companies, including:

Oil and gas companies: Helping them navigate the energy transition and optimize their operations.

Chemical companies: Assisting them in addressing market challenges and positioning themselves for the future.

Renewable energy companies: Providing support for the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies.

Our team helps clients transform their value chains into competitive advantages. We drive efficiency, improve flexibility, and increase responsiveness through proactive insights and decision-making. We advise, implement, and operate transformational solutions that bring world-class supply network and operational capabilities to our clients. We provide operational know-how, digital technologies, advanced analytics, and industry-specific hybrid solutions to deliver unprecedented client value. Additionally, we improve operations, product, and material flow across the breadth of the value chain and create greater supply network synergy and value.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8+ years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering in refining, chemicals, or mining
  • Experience in refining and chemicals reliability and maintenance
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or enterprise asset management (EAM) systems such as SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Maximo, asset performance management (APM) platforms, or digital twin platforms
  • Experience architecting digital solutions for maintenance and reliability transformation
  • Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

  • Experience with asset criticality analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and reliability data analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics, or Computer Science
  • Prior consulting experience
  • Software vendor certification
  • Experience leading project teams in a client environment

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $171,600 to $338,300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation - [1] https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

#EPCORE #SCNOFY26 #SCNOFY27

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