Business Analyst

Executes analysis of business problems to be solved with automated systems. Participates in technology needs assessments to determine where improvements can be made.

Role & responsibilities

• Working directly with business stakeholders, designs a limited variety of moderately complex reports using data from one or multiple systems to specifications. Delivers report in format to aid business stakeholder interpretation (pivot tables, graphs, etc.)
• Reviews existing reports for data accuracy. Proposes resolutions for quality issues of limited scope to more senior level analysts/supervisor and escalates complex quality issues to supervisor or senior staff for resolution
• Uses data methodologies and business acumen to generate recommendations to moderately complex problems to review with supervisor/senior analyst
• Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences
• May be responsible for data governance processes and quality in assigned area of responsibility

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-5 years experience
• Can synthesize complex data into themes, stories and recommendations
• Intermediate systems knowledge in assigned functional area
• Microsoft Excel - intermediate skills
• Can present data in a visually compelling format to help business stakeholders understand the issues, possibilities and recommendations
• Microsoft PowerPoint - intermediate
• Presentation skills - intermediate skills required. Some formal training in public speaking/presentation skills preferred