Business Operations Specialist 3

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain communication services across business units or from the project team to the organization.
• Maintain the storage and retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics.
• Review contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements.
• Establish and document business processes.
• Set up project and work breakdown structures.
• Depot and inventory management.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.

Skills

• Data Modeling
• Process Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Expertise on PowerPoint & Excel
• Strategic and Analytic thinking
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting or relevant field required
• 2–4 years of experience required