Business Analyst

• Onsite, 5 days/week Downtown Houston (77002) • 12-month W2 contract with Talent Groups | Contract-to-Hire We're seeking an early-career professional who excels in data-intensive environments and enjoys solving complex problems without a ready-made solution. This is a great opportunity to grow within a stable organization consistently recognized as one of Houston's best places to work. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including senior leadership. If you are curious, analytical, eager to learn, and excited to take on work that combines data analysis, technical problem-solving, and business collaboration, this role is a strong fit. What You'll Do As the Business Analyst for Environmental Systems, you will support critical environmental and emissions processes by analyzing data, improving business workflows, and helping deliver system enhancements. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn quickly, build relationships, and contribute to meaningful, high-visibility work. Key Responsibilities • Partner with internal customers to support and enhance Environmental applications. • Assist with emissions and environmental reporting for internal and external stakeholders. • Analyze, design, and improve business processes and data flows. • Gather, document, and validate business requirements. • Participate in system configuration, testing, and change management activities. • Ensure data integrity across solutions and support end users as needed. • Design reports and assist with new features or system modifications. • Work closely with technical teams, IS groups, and business units to resolve issues and deliver solutions. • Build trust quickly and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Who Thrives in This Role This opportunity is ideal for early-career professionals who: • Enjoy digging into data and performing calculation-heavy analysis. • Are comfortable working with SQL (and are motivated to master PL/SQL). • Pay close attention to detail and naturally look for patterns, inconsistencies, or root causes. • Are inquisitive, proactive learners who want to grow their technical and analytical skills. • Communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with both technical and business teams. • Are self-motivated and energized by problem-solving. Required Technical Skills • 1 - 3 years of experience in business analysis or a similar analytical role. • Experience participating in full project lifecycles. • Exposure to supporting technology solutions (testing, data integrity analysis, end-user support, documentation). • Understanding of relational databases and data concepts. • Strong SQL skills preferred; experience with PL/SQL or TOAD is a plus. • Familiarity with requirements tools such as Jira and documentation in Word. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills. Required Functional Skills • Ability to quickly learn and understand complex business functions and data flows. • Skilled at uncovering hidden requirements and translating business needs into clear specifications. • Comfortable managing priorities, expectations, and change requests. • Able to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Education • Bachelors degree with a degree in Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Management Information Systems, Information Technology/Systems, Business, Environmental Science/Sustainability, or Engineering with a solid GPA