Business Analyst

A Robert Half client in Seattle WA is modernizing operational systems across maintenance, compliance, and field operations. They have a need for an Operations Business Analyst who will focus on process discovery, data mapping, and preparing for ERP migration. This 12-18 month contract role is hybrid onsite in Seattle, applicants not in the local Seattle market will not be considered for this opportunity. Core Responsibilities • Document end-to-end operational workflows (maintenance, compliance, field ops) • Map data flows across SaaS, legacy systems, and databases • Identify process and data breakdowns • Extract/analyze data from: • SQL Server environments • SaaS platforms (CSV/API) • Support data validation and cleanup • Execute workstream tasks under BCM leadership • Prepare systems/processes for future-state ERP migration Required Qualifications • Prior experience with ERP transformation initiatives • Strong ability to: • Query and analyze data using SQL Server • Work with large, inconsistent datasets • Extract data from SaaS platforms (CSV/API) • Experience with: • Workflow/process documentation • Data cleansing and validation Preferred Experience • Familiarity with: • Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem (helpful but not required) • Great Plains (current ERP environment exposure is a plus) • Intelex, eMaint, or similar platforms • Exposure to: • Maintenance, compliance, or operational environments • Experience with fragmented or loosely structured systems What Success Looks Like • You can reverse-engineer undocumented operational systems • You identify where data and process don’t align • You operate effectively in messy, real-world environments • You execute and support, rather than lead full workstreams Screening Focus Prioritize: • SQL + operational data experience • Multi-system process documentation experience • Comfort with ambiguity • Exposure to Dynamics / Great Plains environments as a plus Avoid: • Candidates needing structured environments • Functional-only profiles without technical depth Additional Recruiter Context • Phase 0 = high ambiguity, heavy data discovery • Current ERP = Great Plains • Desired future direction may align with Dynamics ecosystem (not yet confirmed) • Strong intent to extend resources ~12 months into implementation