Job Description
Business Analyst
Oakland, CA - Mostly Remote - Must be Local
11 Months
PAY RANGE: $50 - $65/HR. ONLY NO C2C
ONLY SUBMIT CANDIDATES CURENTLY RESIDING LOCAL TO WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND GENERAL OFFICE. ASSIGNMENT IS MAINLY REMOTE. TWO VISITS TO OAKLAND GO CAN BE EXPECTED. TEAM MEETINGS ARE ALSO CONDUCTED IN SAN RAMON LOCATION WHICH MAY BE REQUESTED TO ATTEND IN PERSON ONCE OR TWICE.
TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
Communication, Excel, Power BI.
TOP SKILL SETS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:
An understanding of databases, creation of reports, communication.
CANDIDATES CURENTLY RESIDING LOCAL TO WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND
ASSIGNMENT IS MAINLY REMOTE. TWO VISITS TO OAKLAND GO CAN BE EXPECTED. TEAM MEETINGS ARE ALSO CONDUCTED IN SAN RAMON LOCATION WHICH MAY BE REQUESTED TO ATTEND IN PERSON ONCE OR TWICE.
Job Responsibilities
Performs analysis on moderately complex data models selecting from various reports and data options.
Determines data needs, collects data, selects from different analytical techniques to achieve desired data outcomes.
Understands business needs, develops new reports and performs custom/ad-hoc reporting working independently. Presents findings to various audiences.
Performs basic research internally and externally.
Communicates with peers inside and outside the department exchanging ideas or gathering information.
Support material management initiatives to improve tracking and reporting.
Create dashboards, visualizations, and compiled data reports.
Education Minimum
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.
Experience Minimum: 2 years of related work experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Desired)
Knowledge of different analytical methods, approaches and tactics
Full understanding of fundamental analysis and what-if modeling and how different factors affect business outcomes
Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Organizational, prioritization and multi- tasking skills.
Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity
Presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, Power BI, and Power Apps
Technical Competencies
Advanced in Information Analysis, Metrics and KPI Tracking
General understanding in Operational Monitoring & Analysis, Advocacy and Persuasion, and Presentation Skills