Business Analyst

General Description

The Business Analyst will support a very dynamic business in the following areas: Analysis, Solutions, Communication, Documentation, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Process improvement. This position requires strong business acumen and organizational abilities to balance strategies against what is functionally, technologically, and financially feasible under the direction of the Director of Business Operations.

Duties

Their duties include analyzing financial reports, market research and operating procedures, strategizing ideas to improve business operations and meeting with company executives and other stakeholders to provide suggestions based on their analysis.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs, objectives, and challenges.
• Elicit, document, and analyze business requirements, processes, and workflows.
• Translate business requirements into clear and concise functional specifications for technical teams.
• Collaborate with technology teams to design solutions that meet business needs.
• Create reports, dashboards and visualizations to help others understand business performance.
• Perform data discovery, analysis and modeling.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools.
• Propose innovative and practical solutions to address business challenges.
• Ensure that proposed solutions align with the organization's strategic goals and technological capabilities.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to various audiences.
• Create detailed documentation including business requirements and process flows.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or deviations from the plan.
• Ensure that delivered solutions meet the specified requirements and are of high quality.
• Identify areas for process optimization and efficiency enhancement.
• Recommend process improvements and assist in their implementation.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a related role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in requirement gathering techniques, process modeling, and documentation.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and software development lifecycle.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of relevant tools such as Microsoft Visio.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., PMI-PBA, CCBA) is advantageous.
• Intermediate to Proficient computer skills; specifically using MS Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
• Professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry for short distances.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• Normally works in an office setting with controlled temperature.

Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA/ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.