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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.