Business Analyst

DataStaff is seeking a Business Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in the Richmond, VA area.

This position is hybrid, 2-3 days/week will be onsite.
Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research, creates financial analysis and some modeling, and documents process in support of new IT Infrastructure and Enterprise solicitations and ongoing services.

• Support market research related to IT services and related pricing models
• Ability to conduct market research and connect content to pricing models
• Analyze current usage and consumption related data
• Assist with financial requirements development for new solicitations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist with the development of various scenarios to be used for financial evaluation, selection of suppliers and strategic decision making
• Develop strong understanding of data environment with ability to pull data and perform complex analysis
• Develop effective reports, PowerPoint presentations, graphs, charts and other visual aids to communicate financial findings and negotiation results to key stakeholders including leadership
• Develop Power BI dashboards to support Sourcing team needs
• Develop segmentation view of entities that buy off of contracts and other similar
• Develop financial and other data driven dashboards in Power BI
• Develop process documents for Market and Analysis Program
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must have aptitude to understand complex IT commodities to be able to support financial analysis function
• Act as backup for Market and Analytics Insights Manager in meetings
• Must be comfortable working in whitespace

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Significant experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and financial evaluations in support of sourcing and procurement activities.
• Ability to develop PowerPoint presentations that condense complex financial findings into summarized yet effective slides
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively in both orally and in written form.
• Bachelor s degree, preferably in business, information systems, finance or related field preferred or a combination of training and experience may substitute for college degree.

Required Skills:

• 7 Years - Business Analyst
• 6 Years - Financial Analysis (financial statement analysis for strength of business, analyzing financial submissions are part of procurement process)
• 6 Years - Power BI
• 6 Years - SQL
• 6 Years - PowerPoint

Desired Skills:

• 5 Years - IT Market Research
• 5 Years - Experience in Procurement

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.