Business Analyst

Winter Haven Regional Airport

Evansville (IN)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual step for performance pay

12 paid holidays

12 vacation days

12 sick days

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, &/

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation options

Education/tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

City of Winter Haven is seeking a Business Analyst to link daily operations with data-driven insights across the Water Department. You will analyze departmental data, prepare reports, and support budgeting and performance tracking to drive fiscal responsibility and efficiency.

The role requires collaboration with senior staff, development of dashboards, data extraction across sources, and documentation of procedures for staff and leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field.
2–3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in data analysis, financial analysis, utility accounting, or business process improvement.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Bridge between departmental data, financial planning, and water utility operations by gathering, analyzing, and reporting business intelligence.
Assist leadership with budget preparation, revenue and expenditure tracking, operational performance tracking, and cost optimization.
Collaborate with leadership to maintain financial records and analytical data, build queries, and support cross‑department reporting.

Job description

Job Title

Business Analyst

Category

Full-Time

Application Closing Date

November 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Salary

$28.46 Per Hour Minimum

Benefits

Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments

12 Paid Holidays Per Year

12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year

12 Sick Days Earned Per Year

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits

401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage

457 Deferred Plan Options

Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

Job Overview

Come grow with us and put your love for data to work! Join our Water Department team as a Business Analyst, helping connect everyday operations with the data that drives our community forward.

Essential Job Functions

Serves as an analytical and operational bridge between departmental data, financial planning, and water utility operations by gathering, analyzing, and reporting business intelligence. Assists leadership with budget preparation, revenue and expenditure tracking, operational performance tracking, process optimization, grant lifecycle management, and contract monitoring to enhance fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency across the Water Department.

Collaborates with the Director, Assistant Director, and Fiscal Manager to maintain financial records, models, and analytical data needed to develop and balance the annual operating and capital budgets. Calculates utility revenues, tracks operational and personnel expenses, and conducts variance analyses to ensure financial accuracy and budget integrity. Builds database queries, manages data extraction and transformations across departmental data sources, and troubleshoots business intelligence software tools to identify operational trends, cost drivers, and process inefficiencies. Participates in cross-functional team meetings to gather reporting, dashboard, and performance requirements from operational divisions.

Prepares clear, actionable statistical reports, dashboards, and visual presentations to support data-driven decision-making for executive leadership and public presentation. Collects, maintains, and analyzes maintenance and utility operational performance data to recommend workflow enhancements, cost‑saving measures, and updates to departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Writes and maintains technical and end‑user documentation, providing guidance and cross‑training to staff on departmental software tools and reporting systems.

Manages the full lifecycle of departmental grant applications, including research, tracking, compliance monitoring, and reporting. Tracks and maintains status updates, compliance deadlines, and milestones for departmental contracts, leases, agreements, and intergovernmental loans. Performs related administrative, analytical, and special project duties as assigned to support modernizing information systems, data governance, and departmental performance metrics.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Thorough knowledge of business data analysis, statistical modeling, database structures, and financial principles related to utility or municipal budgeting and revenue forecasting.

Strong proficiency in data mining, query development, spreadsheet modeling, and business intelligence reporting software.

Knowledge of data extraction, transformation, and validation methods across multiple database environments.

Ability to analyze complex numerical figures and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical, cost‑effective solutions; conduct requirements‑gathering sessions with cross‑functional operational teams; research, prepare, manage, and report on municipal grant applications and external funding sources; and establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with department leadership, staff, city officials, and external partners.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, understandable reports, standard operating procedures, and training documentation for management, staff, and the public.

Minimum Education & Experience

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related field.

Minimum of two to three years of progressively responsible professional experience in data analysis, financial analysis, utility accounting, or business process improvement.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.

Absence of non‑prescribed controlled substances in the applicant's system as verified through a screening process administered by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.

Designated as an Essential Employee for emergency preparation and disaster response operations.

Physical / Environmental Factors

Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to perform the job functions in the work environment, which primarily involves sedentary office work utilizing computers, keyboards, monitors, and standard office equipment.