Business Analyst

Position Summary:

IEM is looking for a Full Time- Business Analyst, the primary purpose of the position is to perform analysis and prepare reports to support business operations. This position will conduct modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, business case development, and other general financial and operational analysis.   Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on the operation's business scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs). Contribute to the development of short-term and long-range business planning. This position will require well rounded technical aptitude, high problem-solving ability, and excellent teamwork skills to be successful.

Primary Location:

• Candidates can originate from anywhere in United State or Puerto Rico.
• Once hired you will deploy (travel) across the United States to client sites as needed
• You will work remote from home when not deployed
• All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Travel Requirements:

• This position will require work to be conducted onsite and may require work on weekends or in excess of 40 hours per week. Travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
• All interested candidates must be willing to work on site for the duration of each disaster assignment. Assignments typically may last up to 12 months with potential for extension.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Director in driving operational excellence and strategic alignment. 
• Facilitating seamless communication within and across organizations, optimize workflows and enable effective decision making to accelerate the transformation of division.
• Manage and report on process/project/initiative assignments. 
• Develop performance indicators and tracking mechanisms to monitor and report results. Oversee, prepare, review, and analyze reports and controls for projects and initiatives for both internal and external use.   
• Develop, enhance, and implement systems for tracking and reporting data and automating processes.
• Evaluate program performance by utilizing forecast vs. actual data.
• Evaluate and modify current program projections to accommodate changes.
• Prepare and coordinate presentations to report on program performance.
• Oversee the establishment of business plans and objectives across multiple areas / departments.
• Lead stakeholders in the development of business cases and prioritization of deliverables
• Prepare financial forecast to ensure the program meets established goals.
• Analyze organizational data and problems, interpret and recommend alternative courses of action, and implement intervention strategies to attain performance targets.
• Monitor and coordinate activities to support the functional area and operational performance management.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Current Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Good and effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize a variety of independent assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Critical thinking skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in business or data analysis or an equivalent combination of education and experience