Business Operations Specialist 1

Business Operations Specialist I
? Lafayette, IN (Preferred) or Mossville, IL
? Full-Time, On-Site
? 12-Month Contract
? $24 an hr

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build experience in business operations, project coordination, data analysis, and program management? We are seeking a Business Operations Specialist I to support a growing portfolio of strategic sourcing and new product introduction initiatives within a global manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support portfolio management activities across more than 100 active projects.
• Track project status, milestones, deadlines, budgets, and business metrics.
• Assist with project documentation, reporting, and archiving of critical project data.
• Prepare materials for portfolio reviews and leadership presentations.
• Perform data mining, analysis, and reporting using Excel and Power BI.
• Maintain and organize project communications and business records.
• Review contracts, cost proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Establish and document business processes and work breakdown structures.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, strategy leaders, and cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Technology, Technical Communications, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience (internship experience welcomed).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Engineering, manufacturing, or technical project experience.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts.
• Strong interest in project management and business operations.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to large-scale sourcing and project management initiatives.
• Opportunity to work directly with business leaders, engineers, and program managers.
• Hands-on experience with project tracking, business analytics, and portfolio management.
• Development of professional communication, reporting, and leadership skills.
• Experience working within a global organization supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Core Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Full-time, on-site