Automation & Process Improvement Analyst

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Business Process Improvement Analyst II in Athens, GA, to engineer streamlined, automated workflows across the organization. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data‑driven methods, partnering with business and IT teams to ensure scalable, secure processes.

Responsibilities include designing automation solutions, data flows, and documentation, with a focus on measurable cost reductions and performance gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex process‑optimization initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methods.
• Identify inefficiencies in multi‑system workflows and engineer technical solutions such as automation and data integrations.
• Design future‑state architecture diagrams and data‑driven workflow models for measurable improvements.
• Analyze operational data to diagnose root causes and quantify improvement opportunities with KPIs.
• Develop monitoring frameworks, dashboards, and automated reporting for real‑time process performance.

Skills

Process improvement

Process documentation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Visio

Qlik Sense

Power Automate

Python

SQL

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Business Process Improvement Analyst II in Athens, GA, to engineer streamlined, automated workflows across the organization. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data‑driven methods, partnering with business and IT teams to ensure scalable, secure processes.

Responsibilities include designing automation solutions, data flows, and documentation, with a focus on measurable cost reductions and performance gains.