Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst Building Location: Mossville IL Daily Schedule: 7 am - 4 pm Estimated Duration 12 months Pay Range: $45-50/hr Interview Process Rounds: 1 Interview Timeline Planned Request Date: Tentative Interview Dates: 4/10 onwards Job Description Summary: The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director. Job Responsibilities: • Review and approve contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements. • Approve project and work breakdown structures. • Review and approve the documentation of business processes. • Approve project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets. • Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions. • Consult with corporate offices, project managers, auditors, client and sub-consultant representatives regarding future proposals. • Prepare sub-agreements and review and input sub-consultant invoices to ensure contact compliance. Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time. • Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. • Expert ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed. • Expert ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. • Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus. Position’s Contributions to Work Group: - Analysis data sets, create process improvements, support category teams in cost reduction including projects and tariffs, create leadership summaries - Analyze and interpret large and complex datasets to identify cost drivers, trends, and optimization opportunities - Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of reporting and analytics - Support category management teams with financial and cost-reduction initiatives, including sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and tariff impact analysis - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (procurement, finance, operations) to deliver actionable insights for decision-making - Prepare clear, concise leadership summaries and executive-ready reports highlighting risks, savings opportunities, and performance metrics - Track and report progress on cost savings, projects, and tariff-related initiatives Typical task breakdown: - Analysis data sets, create process improvements, support category teams in cost reduction including projects and tariffs, create leadership summaries Interaction with team: - Daily Interaction Team Structure - Small team Work environment: - Office setting required 5 days a week Education & Experience Required: - Years of experience: 5-10 - Degree requirement: Bachelor or Masters Top 3 Skills 1. Cost reduction 2. Data Analysis and 3. Metric creation Process improvement Additional Technical Skills (Required) - Excel – advanced, power bi, MS (Desired) - Power bi creation Soft Skills (Required) Communication with cross-functional groups including suppliers - (Desired) -