Business Analyst

Summary:
The main function of a business analyst is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as an 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 operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain communication services across business units or from the project team to the organization.
• Maintain the storage and retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics.
• Review contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements.
• Set up project and work breakdown structures.
• Establish and document business processes.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
• 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, human resources or relevant field required.
• 0-2 years related experience required.

Hiring Manager's Top Skills:

• Automotive parts knowledge preferred
• An engineering or technical degree would fit
• Looking for a forward thinker
• MS Office Suite, Excel, Outlook