Business Analyst

Job#: 3028974

Job Description:
Business Analyst

Location: Remote

Employment Type: 12+ month contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support various research, reporting, and writing functions. The role involves tracking project labor budgets, performing technical writing and editing, and assisting in the development of financial proposals. The ideal candidate will work with agency management and project teams to understand requirements and contribute to process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Research projects and programs related to proposals and documents.
• Track, evaluate, and report on contractor and state payroll project labor budgeting and spending.
• Perform technical and detailed writing, editing, and proofreading of correspondence, communications, and other documents.
• Assist in the development and technical review of federal financial proposals, reports, and planning documents.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand requirements for developing training materials and recommending process improvements.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to established standards for clarity and terminology.
• Utilize a combination of computer and critical thinking skills to perform duties.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of recent, relevant work experience is required.

Experience: A minimum of three years of experience is required in data tracking, reporting, or data validation. The role also requires at least three years of experience documenting, reviewing, and communicating business processes, and three years in accounting operational processing or budget development.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), including knowledge of pivot tables and data comparison, is necessary. Experience developing documents based on information from multiple subject matter experts is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous writing experience with financial request documents or justifications in a governmental environment.
• Working knowledge of government regulations related to grant proposal writing.
• Prior experience preparing healthcare information technology proposals.
• Experience with eMars, Budgeting, Accounting, or Human Resource systems.
• Familiarity with the Commonwealth of Kentucky's processes and systems.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated pay rate for this position is between $35.00 and $43.00 per hour. Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered, determined by factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.