Automation & Data Solutions Analyst

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, seeks a Business Analyst to support the Dean’s Administration with process and system improvements across finance, administration, HR, facilities, IT, and research operations. The role emphasizes Smartsheet and Microsoft 365 tool development to streamline workflows and reporting.

You will partner with OFA and Feinberg units, translating needs into scalable solutions, documenting requirements, and assisting with test planning and training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of functional/business/system analysis or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Document functional requirements, analyze requirements for software and processes, and develop test plans.
• Design, implement, support, and enhance enterprise, vendor, and in-house applications.
• Coordinate with senior staff and project stakeholders to deliver medium-complexity initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business analysis

Process improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT

Tools

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Power Automate

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Excel

Copilot

Job description

Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, seeks a Business Analyst to support the Dean’s Administration with process and system improvements across finance, administration, HR, facilities, IT, and research operations. The role emphasizes Smartsheet and Microsoft 365 tool development to streamline workflows and reporting.

You will partner with OFA and Feinberg units, translating needs into scalable solutions, documenting requirements, and assisting with test planning and training materials.