Business Analyst

Business Analyst 
Location: Redmond, WA (onsite preferred)
Market rate: $75-83/hr
Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/wk
Duration: Initial 6-month contract with probable extension/conversion
Target Start: November
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation/sick leave; 401k

Job Overview:
The main function of a business analyst 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 analyst usually reports to a project manager or director.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Review and approve contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements. 
• Approve project and work breakdown structures. 
• Review and approve the documentation of business processes. 
• Approve project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets. 
• Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions. 
• Consult with corporate offices, project managers, auditors, client and sub-consultant representatives regarding future proposals. 
• Prepare sub-agreements and review and input sub-consultant invoices to ensure contact compliance. 

Skills:

• Budget tracking vs expenses
• Analytics, basic charts
• Previous Meta experience preferred
• Enterprise Application experience a plus
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
• Strong ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Education/Experience:

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

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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