Business Data & Process Analyst

About the role

Recognized as one of Computerworld's Top Places to Work in IT for seven consecutive years, APL is seeking a Business Data & Process Analyst to help modernize the way financial and operational information is structured, leveraged, and used across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document current-state business processes related to government contract financial management, including contract structures, funding, labor, revenue, cost, and staffing.
• Look for opportunities to simplify, improve, and modernize workflows while supporting enterprise data objectives.
• Translate business processes, reporting logic, and operational needs into clear business rules, data requirements, and transformation specifications.
• Partner with customers across finance, operations, technology, and data teams to establish shared understanding of business and data requirements.
• Collaborate with data engineers and developers to support data modeling, ETL design, testing, and validation activities.
• Analyze complex financial and operational datasets to identify trends, inconsistencies, data quality issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Validate data accuracy and business logic as legacy reporting systems are transitioned to modern enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience supporting the financial management of government contracts, with knowledge of project accounting principles, contract reporting, and related business operations.
• Demonstrated business process analysis skills, including the ability to document current-state processes, define future-state workflows, and create process maps using process flow and process modeling tools.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate business and reporting requirements into clear, well-documented data requirements, business rules, and transformation logic.
• Proficiency in data analysis, data mapping, and source-to-target analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and techniques for large-scale data analysis, with the ability to validate, reconcile, and analyze detailed financial and operational datasets.
• Experience with Oracle E-business Suite or similar enterprise financial systems.
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms, including data warehouses and data virtualization technologies (e.g., Denodo), to analyze, validate, and interpret business data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear requirements and build consensus among business and technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small projects, facilitate workshops, and foster multi-functional collaboration.

Additional Qualifications

• Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related degree.
• Business Analyst certification (e.g., CBAP®, CCBA®, PMI-PBA®, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with SQL for data analysis, validation, solving problems, and data quality investigations.
• Familiarity with Power Query and Power BI to support data transformation, visualization, and delivery of business insights from enterprise data sources.
• Knowledge of data governance practices, including data definitions, metadata management, and tools such as Collibra.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and participation in Agile delivery teams and processes.
• Knowledge of enterprise data modernization initiatives, including reporting transformation and legacy system retirement efforts.

Benefits

At APL, we offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

Pay

Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually