Business Data Analyst
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Duration: 9 Month Contract
Pay: $70/hr W2
Job Summary
The Business Analyst supports business operations by analyzing processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and translating business needs into actionable insights. This role partners with leadership, operations, finance, sales, and other business teams to drive efficiency, performance, and data-driven decision-making—without an IT or technical systems focus.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze current business processes, workflows, and operational performance
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Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement
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Gather and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and data analysis
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Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations
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Support strategic initiatives, operational projects, and change management efforts
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Track KPIs and operational metrics to measure performance and outcomes
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements
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Create business documentation such as process maps, SOPs, and requirement summaries
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Support leadership with forecasting, budgeting insights, and operational analysis
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Ensure solutions align with business goals, policies, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Management, or related field
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2–5+ years of experience in a business analysis, operations, or analytical role
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
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Experience working with business stakeholders (non-technical)
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Proficiency in Excel and business reporting tools
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Required Experience & Skills-
· 5–9 years of hands-on experience with SAS, SQL, and Python programming.
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· Will be tested on SAS during interview.
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· Strong experience working in sandbox environments and data warehouses
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· Ability to write queries, download datasets, and perform analysis independently
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in operations, supply chain, finance, sales, or customer service environments
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Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
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Experience creating process flows and business documentation
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Strong presentation and executive-level communication skills
Key Competencies
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Business process analysis
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Stakeholder management
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Data analysis and reporting
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Continuous improvement mindset
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Attention to detail
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Adaptability and collaboration
Must Have
Experience
8-10 years of experience