Business Analyst (Non-IT) 2

Aston Carter • Chillicothe, IL

4d • $24 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Analyst (Non-IT) supports business operations by maintaining vendor relationships, analyzing non-IT projects, and coordinating project management processes. The role sits above administrative support and below management, and contributes to planning, financial oversight, and operational efficiency by coordinating communication, documenting processes, and tracking project performance against goals, deadlines, metrics, and budgets. The position typically reports to a project manager or director.

This contract role is based onsite in Chillicothe, Illinois, in a professional office environment. It involves working with project managers, directors, vendors, and internal stakeholders across multiple projects, using standard business productivity tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel and enterprise applications where available. The position typically follows standard business hours and requires organization, professionalism, and accountability.

The stated pay range is $24.00 per hour. Benefits may be available to eligible employees and may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• High attention to detail in documentation, data management, and financial tracking.
• Customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses to support planning and decision-making.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field.
• 24 years of relevant professional experience in business analysis, business operations, finance, or a closely related area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with enterprise applications or business systems.
• Experience supporting project management activities, including goal setting, metrics tracking, and deadline management.
• Background reviewing contracts or cost proposals.
• Familiarity with setting up project and work breakdown structures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear communication channels across business units and between the project team and the broader organization.
• Maintain organized storage and retrieval systems for project communications and business metrics, keeping information accurate, accessible, and current.
• Review contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements to support decision-making and ensure alignment with project and organizational requirements.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve business processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and consistency.
• Set up project structures and work breakdown structures that define tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls, compare actual costs with approved budgets, identify variances, and support corrective actions.
• Provide project managers and directors with data-driven insights, reports, and analysis on project performance, financials, and operational trends.
• Analyze business trends to help project future revenues and expenses and contribute to planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage may be available if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage may be available if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, may be available if eligible.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents may be available if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage may be available if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) may be available if eligible.
• Transportation benefits may be available if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program may be available if eligible.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, may be available if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level