Business Analyst

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,500; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking a Business Analyst to establish and manage business analysis processes in their Information Technology Services Project Management Office. This one-year term position offers a salary range of $87,000 to $117,500, dependent on education and experience. Responsibilities include improving business processes, supporting project delivery, and engaging with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business analysis.
• Experience in a PMO environment.
• Extensive knowledge of BABOK and structured methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage business analysis processes within the ITS PMO.
• Conduct detailed business analysis to improve processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align requirements with objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology, business administration, or related fields

Business Analysis certification (PMI-PBA, CBAP, CCBA)

Job description

Overview

LMU Information Technology Services (ITS) enables technologically rich learning environments, provides effective teaching and scholarship resources, and maintains reliable, accessible, and integrated information systems. This work supports the university’s mission: encouraging learning, educating the whole person, serving faith, and promoting justice. The Business Analyst enables and accelerates this mission through a relentless commitment to creating great experiences for LMU’s students, faculty, and staff.

Position Summary

The Business Analyst (BA) is a one‑year term position responsible for establishing and managing business analysis processes within the ITS Project Management Office (PMO). The role ensures adherence to industry standards (BABOK), supports PMO governance initiatives, and delivers business analysis activities across projects and programs within the ITS portfolio.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain business analysis frameworks, methodologies, and documentation standards in alignment with BABOK and PMO best practices.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and mentoring on business analysis processes and deliverables within the ITS PMO.
• Conduct detailed business analysis across projects and programs to identify opportunities for business process improvement and effective technology integration.
• Facilitate the elicitation, analysis, documentation, validation, and management of business requirements through structured methodologies.
• Contribute to system design by ensuring that technical solutions align with business needs.
• Support the SDLC process including the planning, design, testing, deployment, and support activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, ITS leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure requirements alignment with strategic objectives and PMO standards.
• Lead the assessment and evaluation of technology solutions for projects and programs, ensuring alignment with PMO governance and organizational goals.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, including process maps, workflow diagrams, business cases, governance documentation, and detailed requirements specifications.
• Engage stakeholders across the university as needed for effective project delivery.
• Coordinate closely with technical teams to ensure seamless integration, implementation, and support of technology solutions, with a focus on compliance and risk management.
• Conduct training and information sessions on processes, methodologies, and technologies.
• Monitor post-implementation results, gather feedback, and ensure continuous improvement of PMO business analysis practices.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned or requested.

Requisite Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in technology, business administration, or related fields.
• Certification in Business Analysis (PMI‑PBA, CBAP, CCBA) is desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional or educational setting with proven skills, knowledge, and ability in business analysis.
• Experience working within a PMO and demonstrated proficiency in governance, compliance, and portfolio management within technology and academic environments.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with BABOK and structured business analysis methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders and build relationships/work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with multiple cross‑functional stakeholders.

Salary

Salary range $87,000.00 - $117,500.00. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Staff Term (Fixed Term). This position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer‑related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to TitleVI and TitleVII of the Civil Rights Actof1964, TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school‑administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU’s Jesuit identity and character.

To report questions or concerns about sex‑based discrimination, please contact [e-mail] or 310.568.6105.