Business Analyst 

**In addition to the JD: Seeking a contractor with experience in SQL and PowerBI, as these are the primary reporting tools used.
Description
Responsible for optimizing the performance of business operations by analyzing current and forecasting
future performance. Conduct analyses and gather, organize and review data to support general business
operations and planning activities and ensure processes are integrated and effective across the
department. Growing an understanding of business needs and objectives. Solve a range of mostly
straightforward problems with some increased scope and complexity. Developing professional with basic
skill set and proficiency with procedures and analysis techniques.
Responsibilities
•Conduct analyses and reporting in support of general business operations and planning activities
including budget development, equipment availability and other capabilities
•Assess requirements for internal business processes, ensuring integration across teams and business
units and compatibility with organizational strategic goals
•Document business processes and workflows; identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement.
•Analyze and evaluate business data to identify solutions to basic business problems; use quantitative
analysis methodology to perform data, cost and benefit, and/or process measurement analysis
•Analyze processes and workflows to understand value chain, input/output, to improve and/or automate
business performance
•Create reports that show key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement into current
operations, and display root cause analysis of problems and value chain, input/output, to improve and/or
automate business performance

Qualifications
•2-5 years of experience in business and operational strategy, planning and analysis
•Basic understanding of business and operating environment
•Working knowledge of data querying, reporting, forecasting, analysis and operations research
•Research, analytical, and problem solving skills
•Effective problem resolution skills including determining root cause, scope and scale of issues
•Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
•Effective project management skill to lead projects and/or initiatives of small to medium scope to
include working effectively with diverse internal and external contacts
•Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
•Desired - Master's Degree in Business Administration

The hourly rate range for this position is $30 -$39. Please note that the pay information is a general guideline only. CC Pace considers factors such as (but not limited to) skills, experience, education/certifications, and location when extending an offer.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.  EEO IS THE LAW CC Pace invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan.  This plan is available for inspection upon request. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.