Job Description
Join Illinois Innovations Group as an Entry-Level Business Analyst and launch your career in data-driven decision making! We're seeking motivated graduates to transform complex business challenges into actionable insights. Our collaborative environment offers mentorship from industry veterans while you learn cutting-edge analytical techniques. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development funds, and the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries. If you're passionate about bridging business strategy with technology, this is your gateway to a rewarding career in Illinois' thriving business ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Gather, document, and analyze business requirements through stakeholder interviews and workshops
- Create process flows, data models, and visualizations to communicate findings
- Support data validation, quality assurance, and testing of analytical solutions
- Collaborate with IT teams to translate business needs into technical specifications
- Develop and maintain dashboards using SQL, Excel, and BI tools
- Present insights to leadership with actionable recommendations
- Assist in implementing process improvements and optimization initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Information Systems, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in business analysis, internships, or relevant projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling)
- Basic knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills