Business Analyst 3

The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director.

Job Responsibilities:

* Establish and maintain communication services across business units or from the project team to the organization.

* Maintain the storage and retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics.

* Review contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements.

* Set up project and work breakdown structures.

* Establish and document business processes.

* Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.

* Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions.

Skills:

* Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

* Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

* Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.

* Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.

* Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus.

Education/Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting or relevant field required.

* 5-7 years' experience required.

HARD SKILLS:

Minimum 5-7 years' experience with requirements elicitation and documentation, including business requirements, functional/non-functional requirements, user stories, and process flows.

Minimum 5-7 years' experience with data analysis and reporting, including Excel, SQL, Power BI, trend analysis, gap analysis, and translating data into business insights.

Minimum 5-7 years' experience with process analysis and stakeholder translation, including as-is/to-be process mapping and translating business needs into operational requirements to support decision-making.