Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Building Location: Mossville IL

Daily Schedule: 7 am - 4 pm

Estimated Duration 12 months

Pay Range: $45-50/hr

Interview Process Rounds: 1

Interview Timeline Planned Request Date: Tentative Interview Dates: 4/10 onwards

Job Description

Summary:

The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business 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:

• Review and approve contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements.

• Approve project and work breakdown structures.

• Review and approve the documentation of business processes.

• Approve project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.

• Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions.

• Consult with corporate offices, project managers, auditors, client and sub-consultant representatives regarding future proposals.

• Prepare sub-agreements and review and input sub-consultant invoices to ensure contact compliance.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Expert ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.

• Expert ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.

• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

- Analysis data sets, create process improvements, support category teams in cost reduction including projects and tariffs, create leadership summaries

- Analyze and interpret large and complex datasets to identify cost drivers, trends, and optimization opportunities

- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of reporting and analytics

- Support category management teams with financial and cost-reduction initiatives, including sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and tariff impact analysis

- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (procurement, finance, operations) to deliver actionable insights for decision-making

- Prepare clear, concise leadership summaries and executive-ready reports highlighting risks, savings opportunities, and performance metrics

- Track and report progress on cost savings, projects, and tariff-related initiatives

Typical task breakdown:

- Analysis data sets, create process improvements, support category teams in cost reduction including projects and tariffs, create leadership summaries

Interaction with team:

- Daily Interaction Team Structure - Small team

Work environment:

- Office setting required 5 days a week

Education & Experience Required:

- Years of experience: 5-10

- Degree requirement: Bachelor or Masters

Top 3 Skills 1. Cost reduction 2. Data Analysis and 3. Metric creation Process improvement

Additional Technical Skills (Required) - Excel – advanced, power bi, MS (Desired) - Power bi creation

Soft Skills (Required) Communication with cross-functional groups including suppliers - (Desired) -