Business Analyst (Redmond, WA)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Business Analyst on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. This role is on-site in Redmond, WA.

The main function of a business analyst 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 analyst usually reports to a project manager or director.

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements
• Approve the project and work breakdown structures
• Review and approve documentation of business processes
• Approve project budgets and expenditures while monitoring transaction controls and costs against budgets
• Predict potential budget overruns and provide solutions
• Consult with corporate offices, project managers, auditors, clients, and sub-consultant representatives regarding upcoming proposals
• Prepare sub-agreements and review/input sub-consultant invoices to ensure contract compliance
• Maintain project management processes including goals, deadlines, metrics, and budget oversight
• Support vendor relationship management and act as liaison for non-IT business projects

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, customer service ability, and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and strong time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational methods
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to assigned work
• Ability to analyze business trends and forecast future revenues and expenses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel (Pivot Tables), and Google Sheets; experience with enterprise applications is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Preferred:

• Experience with budget tracking vs. actual expenses
• Ability to create and interpret basic charts for analytics
• Familiarity with simple data visualization and trend analysis

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.