Non-IT Project Analyst

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6+ mo(s)

Skills

PROJECT ANALYST
BUSINESS ANALYST
OPERATIONS ANALYST
ANALYST
FINANCE ANALYST
EXCEL
DATA ANALYSIS
SPREADSHEET ANALYSIS
AUDIT
EXCEPTION ANALYSIS
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
PRICING TOOLS
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
TRANSACTION TROUBLESHOOTING

Job Details

Job Title: Non-IT Project Analyst (6-Month Contract)

Location: Naperville, IL (Hybrid - 3+ days in office, flexibility for remote work)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay Rate: $20-$24/hour (W2)

Role Overview

Client is seeking a detail-oriented Project Analyst to support business operations and product/service initiatives. This is a business analysis-focused role, ideal for professionals with strong Excel and analytical skills who enjoy working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

The analyst will assist in reviewing data, identifying exceptions, providing recommendations, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in business processes. This is not a project leadership or forecasting role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze audit exceptions, perform corrections, and recommend solutions.
  • Conduct research, review, analysis, and monitoring of new or revised products/services.
  • Serve as a liaison with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Compile and analyze data for assigned projects and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Estimate costs and potential cost savings based on analysis.
  • May supervise a small team of project staff for specific tasks.
  • Troubleshoot moderately complex issues using available tools and reports.
  • Make independent best practice recommendations for daily operational and pricing topics.

Tools & Systems (Desired but Not Required)

  • Contract Management systems
  • Pricing tools (Excel-based or other)
  • Universal Pricing Gateway (UPG / UPG-RE Manager)
  • Transaction Manager and related troubleshooting
  • Error and Deviation Reporting tools
  • UPG Rules Report, Activation Report, Audit Report, PRT

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3-5 years of related experience in business analysis, operations, or pricing support
  • Strong proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to identify exceptions, analyze data, and make recommendations
  • Must live in Illinois

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of finance, pricing, or banking operations
  • Experience troubleshooting transaction systems or reporting tools
  • Exposure to contract or product management processes

Work Environment

  • Hybrid/flexible schedule with in-office expectation of 3+ days/week
  • Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
  • Flexible and detail-oriented role supporting operational excellence

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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