Lead Business Analyst
About The Position
The Lead Business Analyst uses deep business knowledge and advanced analytical expertise to support strategic and tactical decision-making across the organization. The role leads complex analysis initiatives, develops actionable insights, and guides implementation of business solutions. It focuses on high-impact business problems and influencing cross-functional teams. The analyst leads data analysis related to group operations, strategic planning, and business issues; directs the collection, modeling, analysis, and interpretation of complex datasets; and develops forecasts and recommendations using business data and operational knowledge. The position also determines analytical approaches, improves workflows and analytical procedures, partners with stakeholders to assess needs and model strategic outcomes, and leads team projects and programs to resolve business issues. Additional work includes defining report and analysis specifications, advising management and staff, researching external practices for possible internal use, and monitoring solution metrics to support business satisfaction.
Requirements
- Typically, 8 or more years of relevant business analysis experience.
- Strong breadth and depth of knowledge in Cash operations, systems, and metrics.
- In-depth knowledge of products and services supported by District Cash Support.
- Prior experience leading teams and working independently on complex projects.
- Experience collecting, transforming, analyzing, and reporting complex data to drive major business decisions.
- Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to meet stakeholder needs.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Experience with programming languages such as R or Python.
- Advanced skills in SQL, MS Power Apps, MS Project, MS Access, or similar database tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex and broad data analysis to inform decisions on group operations, strategic planning, and high-impact business issues.
- Direct the collection, modeling, analysis, and interpretation of complex datasets, identifying trends and patterns that reveal business influences.
- Develop forecasts, insights, and strategic and tactical recommendations based on business data and operational knowledge.
- Determine appropriate analytical approaches and develop methods to improve individual and team workflows, analytical architecture, and procedures.
- Partner with stakeholders to assess business needs and model potential outcomes of strategic initiatives.
- Lead team projects and programs to resolve business issues, including meeting facilitation, documentation, and follow-up, while collaborating with cross-functional leaders.
- Create specifications for reports and analyses based on business requirements and available data.
- Provide expert-level consultation and guidance to management and staff.
- Research external best practices and evaluate their suitability for internal application.
- Develop, monitor, and analyze solution metrics, and execute corrective actions as needed to ensure business satisfaction.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Matching 401(k).
- Retirement/Pension Plan.
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Backup Child Care Program.
- Paid Family Care Leave.
- Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Pet Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
