Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst (CPT/OPT Accepted) Client: Crestwood Global Solutions Location: Remote (United States) Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Visa: CPT, OPT Experience: 0–1 Year ⭐ Job Summary We are seeking an entry-level Business Analyst (CPT/OPT eligible) to support requirement gathering, documentation, data analysis, and process improvement activities. This role is ideal for Master’s students or recent graduates who want to build a strong career foundation in business analysis and operations. ⭐ Key Responsibilities • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, workflows, and process flows. • Prepare BRD, FRD, Use Cases, User Stories, and business documentation. • Support data analysis using Excel, SQL, and reporting tools. • Identify process gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities. • Participate in UAT activities — create test cases, validate results, track defects. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Finance, QA). • Assist in preparing dashboards, presentations, and status updates for leadership. • Support Agile/Scrum processes including standups, sprint planning, and backlog refinement. • Maintain project documentation and ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverables. ⭐ Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, MBA, Computer Science, or related field. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Analysis). • Basic understanding of SQL (queries, joins, filters). • Strong communication and documentation skills. • Knowledge of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies. • Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar. ⭐ Preferred Skills (Good-to-Have) • Experience with Power BI or Tableau (dashboarding & visualization). • Understanding of process mapping, workflow diagrams, and BPM tools. • Exposure to ERP/CRM platforms like SAP, Salesforce, Oracle. • Knowledge of KPIs, reporting metrics, and business analytics concepts. • Academic or project experience in business analysis. ⭐ Why Join Us • Opportunity to work on real business analysis projects. • Excellent environment for CPT & OPT students to gain U.S. industry experience. • Mentorship from experienced Business Analysts & Project Managers. • Growth pathway into Product Analyst, Data Analyst, or Project Coordinator roles.