Business Analyst

Talentify; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Monthly/quarterly in-person meetings

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Business Analyst in Oakland, CA for a 5-month contract. The role is hybrid with monthly in-person meetings for local Bay Area candidates and quarterly meetings for non-local.

You'll analyze data, develop reports, and present findings to stakeholders using MS Office, Project, and Visio. A laptop and cell phone are provided; however, for the first 1–4 weeks a personal or supplier laptop may be used with Citrix access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Analyze moderately complex data models and select reports.
• Gather data, determine needs, and develop reports.
• Present findings to diverse audiences and explain insights.
• Collaborate on project teams and communicate with peers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Visio

Job description

Business Analyst

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — local candidates (Bay Area) work hybrid with monthly in-person meetings required; non-local/remote candidates are required to attend quarterly in-person meetings in Oakland.

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Pay Rate: $55.00–$60.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role is open to non-local candidates but prefers local candidates residing in the Bay Area near the Oakland work location. The assignment is hybrid if the chosen candidate is local and remote if the chosen candidate is outside the service territory. There will be monthly meetings required for local candidates and quarterly in-person meetings for non-local candidates. A laptop and cell phone will be provided; however, for the first 1–4 weeks a personal or supplier-issued laptop is required and login will be via Citrix until the client-issued laptop is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs analysis on moderately complex data models selecting from various reports and data options.
• Determines data needs, collects data, and selects from different analytical techniques to achieve desired data outcomes.
• Understands business needs, develops new reports, and performs custom/ad-hoc reporting working independently. Presents findings to various audiences.
• Performs basic research internally and externally.
• Communicates with peers inside and outside the department exchanging ideas or gathering information.
• Participates on project teams.

Required Skills

• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity
• Presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, or similar software

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of different analytical methods, approaches, and tactics
• Full understanding of fundamental analysis and what-if modeling and how different factors affect business outcomes
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguityPresentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, or similar software
• Advanced in Information Analysis, Metrics and KPI Tracking
• Proficient in Market Research, Consulting Skills, and Project Management Skills
• General understanding in Operational Monitoring & Analysis, Advocacy and Persuasion, and Presentation Skills

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a major utility company in the energy sector, delivering natural gas and electric energy to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California — making it one of the largest combined utilities of its kind in the United States. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates complex energy infrastructure including transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities. Teams include engineers, technologists, tradespeople, and business professionals — including business analysts, systems analysts, data specialists, and supply chain professionals — who collaborate across field and office environments to advance both traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Industry: Operations & Management