Business Analyst (Non-IT) 3

This Business Analyst (Non-IT) role focuses on business operations and vendor relationship management for non-IT projects. The position supports project managers and directors by maintaining project management processes, including goals, deadlines, metrics, and budgets.

About the role

You will act as a key liaison across business units, contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation, and provide analytical insights on business trends, revenues, and expenses. This position is based 100% in an office environment in Peoria, IL, working closely with a small team of three members.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear and consistent communication services across business units and between project teams and the broader organization.
• Maintain accurate storage and efficient retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics to support reporting and decision-making.
• Review contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Set up project structures and work breakdown structures that support effective project planning, tracking, and execution.
• Establish, document, and refine business processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and control across operations.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitoring transaction controls and actual costs against approved budgets.
• Identify and predict potential budget overruns and provide well-supported recommendations and solutions to mitigate financial risk.
• Analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Apply accounting and mathematical principles as needed to validate financial data and support business analyses.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals, deadlines, metrics, and budgets are clearly defined, monitored, and achieved.
• Use advanced Excel and other enterprise applications to build reports, dashboards, and analytical models that support business decisions.
• Work independently, managing your time and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and support multiple concurrent initiatives.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in business analysis, business operations, finance, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Excel experience, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in contracts, budgets, metrics, and documentation.
• Customer service mindset and strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective vendor and internal relationships.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to daily work as needed.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise applications is a plus and will support more advanced reporting and analysis.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is accepted and considered beneficial.
• Internship experience in business analysis, operations, finance, or related roles is accepted as part of overall experience.
• Experience in roles such as Demand and Order Analyst or similar positions provides a strong foundation for this role.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, documents, and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within small teams while also working independently.
• Interest in gaining exposure to a large, complex corporate environment with potential for future career opportunities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a contract position based in Peoria, IL, with a fully onsite work environment. The position is anticipated to close on August 23, 2026.