Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst 2 - Fleet Data & Process Optimization, Financial & Asset Planning Job Number: 11948 Location: Vancouver, WA Onsite: 5 days per Week Travel: Up to 5% for local meetings Length: 5 years MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview SUMMARY The Business Analyst 2 assignment will provide analytical support for the Fleet department, facilitating, coordinating, developing, revising and providing recommended courses of actions for the overall Fleet program and providing budget analytical support for the Fleet capital procurement team This position will support and assist the department completing documentation for business requirements which guide the Fleet program development efforts, working closely with Fleet team members and business partners to ensure successful implementation of organizational requirements. This assignment will support Fleet leadership and will help them to develop efficiencies to streamline processes. In addition to supporting effective processes, this position will support the department by serving as a general point of contact and technical expert for asset management process and planning documentation. This assignment will work closely with our equipment specialists to support management directives and goals within the fleet department. As a resource for Fleet internal processes, this assignment will research, coordinate, validate and offer direction when it comes to Fleet’s strategic asset management program and assist with any systems requiring data entering, updating and validating data accuracy, documentation updating and creating new documents POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES • Support Fleet through the facilitation process for gathering and analyzing information using standard tools and approaches to: • Understand Fleet expense and capital finance programs as it pertains to long term asset planning. • Document/map the current and future state of various Fleet processes. • Identify solution alternatives, evaluate the alternatives, and define procedures. • Identify gaps and process improvements opportunities on various Fleet program activities and subjects • Provide recommendations and, implement corporate management-approved improvement efforts / initiatives. • Assist Fleet management in developing departmental management process improvements • Confer with stakeholders to establish technical specifications and to identify subject material to be developed for publication. • Facilitate and assist with routine asset management and finance activities across Fleet and in coordination with the Finance org, Asset Management organization and corporate manager(s) • Providing reporting on Fleet Inventory and associated expenses. • Providing monthly reviews of various fleet program deliverables • Interfacing with Finance and Asset Management Departments, which may include collaborating and coordinating on monthly processes and reporting; researching and responding to internal and external inquiries; performing requested adjustments; and, improving cross-org procedures, processes and practices. • Alerting corporate workplace manager (or designee) to any issues or concerns with Fleet program elements and providing recommendations to address those concerns. • Provide basic financial analysis and recommendations on related Fleet business issues • Work collaboratively across the organization to solve problems, utilize conflict resolution techniques and support continual process improvement. REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience: • Associate or Bachelor Degree in Logistics and Transportation Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field (focus on process optimization), Information Technology or Computer Science (especially with a focus on business analysis) or a closely related discipline is preferred. • With an applicable Bachelor’s Degree, 5 years of experience is required. • With an applicable Associates Degree, 7 years of experience is required. • Without an applicable degree, 9 years of experience is required. Required Skills & Experience • Qualified applicants must have demonstrated experience with the following: Data Analysis & Interpretation: • Proficiency in gathering, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting complex data sets related to fleet expenses, capital programs and asset utilization. This includes identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies. • Experience with data analysis tools and reporting systems • Ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for process improvements and cost optimization. Process Mapping & Business Process Analysis (corporate): • Expertise in documenting and mapping current and future states of various Fleet processes using standard tools • Ability to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.] Financial Acumen: • Understanding of financial management principles, including fleet expense and capital finance programs. • Ability to conduct financial analysis of acquisition options, lifecycle analysis, and basic accounting principles relevant to fleet assets. • Knowledge of budgeting processes, including projecting and planning for future financial activities, and cost control strategies. Technical Writing & Documentation: • Strong ability to create clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation, including process maps, procedures, reports, and recommendations. • Proficiency in using tools for creating diagrams, illustrations, and documents • Ability to translate complex technical information into easily understandable content for various stakeholders. Project Management: • Skills in planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple tasks and initiatives to meet deadlines. • Understanding of project life cycle phases (requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, training, measuring effectiveness). Communication & Interpersonal Skills: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to confer with stakeholders, gather information, present findings, and provide recommendations effectively. • Ability to facilitate workshops and training sessions with diverse groups of users and leadership. • Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively with various departments and external partners. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint • Proficiency with Visio or similar software Preferred Skills & Experience • Experience as a fleet coordinator, dispatcher, or logistics assistant. • Familiarity with Fleet Management Information Systems (FMIS), GPS tracking systems, telematics technology, or other relevant fleet management software platforms • Experience with project management software Pre-Employment Requirement All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. About APR Staffing APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have recently been award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington. • Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.