Job Description
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision-making? NorthStar Consulting Group is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Part-Time Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in Minneapolis. In this flexible role, you will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and usability.
As a key member of our operations team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape business processes and drive growth within a collaborative environment. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a flexible schedule that accommodates your lifestyle while allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business requirements and translate them into actionable technical specifications.
- Analyze current business processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
- Conduct thorough data analysis to support decision-making and identify trends or areas for optimization.
- Create detailed documentation, including user stories, process maps, and functional requirements documents (FRDs).
- Act as a liaison between IT developers and business units to ensure project milestones are met.
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and workshops with cross-functional teams.
- Monitor project deliverables and provide regular status updates to management.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Business Analyst or related role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), and Tableau.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is highly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a part-time capacity.
- Proven track record of managing stakeholder expectations and delivering projects on time.