Business Analyst I

The University of North Carolina

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 70,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina seeks a Business Analyst I to join the Facilities Management team in Charlotte. You will analyze operational and financial data, develop dashboards, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for leadership and strategy.

Working with cross‑functional teams, you will build performance metrics, monitor data integrity, and support planning with scenario evaluations. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant analytical experience are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in data analysis, business analysis, operational performance evaluation, data visualization, or a related analytical field.
Experience interpreting complex data and developing insights or recommendations to support operational or organizational decision‑making.

Responsibilities

Determines visualization methods based on data, objective, and audience.
Designs and refines performance dashboards.
Applies data visualization principles and develops visual materials for process improvement, including current-state assessments and KPI measurement.
Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across Facilities Management.
Develop and maintain performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards for decision‑making.

Skills

Data analysis

Business analysis

Operational performance evaluation

Data visualization

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Python

Smartsheet

HTML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Python

HTML

Smartsheet

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with
the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to
support your answers to the supplemental questions.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number 009615

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Working Title

Working Title Business Analyst I

Position Designation

Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year

Work Schedule

Typical University hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Hours may differ and will be determined by the supervisor.

Hours per week

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Department Facilities Management (Adm)

Work Location

Work Location Facilities Management and Public Safety

Salary Range

Salary Range $63,992

Primary Purpose of Department

The primary purpose of the Performance & Analytics unit is to enhance operational performance within Facilities Management by integrating quality assurance, data analysis, and process improvement into a unified, closed-loop system. The unit systematically captures and analyzes performance data, transforming field observations and operational information into actionable insights that identify trends, risks, and high-impact opportunities.

Functioning as a performance engine for the organization, the unit leads targeted, data-driven improvement initiatives that proactively address issues, optimize processes, and reduce operational inefficiencies. Through a continuous feedback approach, the unit ensures that improvement efforts are effectively implemented, measured, and sustained.

This function serves as a central driver of consistency, efficiency, and informed decision-making, strengthening overall operational effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position serves as an advanced analytical partner within Facilities Management, independently evaluating complex operational and financial information to identify trends, performance gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement. The position determines appropriate analytical approaches, evaluation criteria, and methods for interpreting data based on the nature of the business question and available information. The position translates analytical findings into meaningful visualizations, insights, and recommendations that support leadership decision‑making, resource prioritization, service delivery, and operational improvement.

In addition to analytical responsibilities, the position leads assigned process improvement initiatives and works collaboratively with operational staff, process improvement practitioners, and other subject matter experts to evaluate processes, identify root causes and inefficiencies, develop improvement recommendations, and assess the effectiveness of implemented changes. The position exercises independent judgment in determining analytical methods, evaluating alternatives, resolving complex data issues, and recommending actions within established organizational objectives and policies.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Determines the appropriate visualization methods based on the nature of the data, objective, and audience.
Designs and refines performance dashboards
Applies principles of data visualization and visual storytelling, and develops visual materials that support process improvement initiatives to include current-state assessments, performance comparisons, root cause analysis, and measurement of improvement results.
Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement across Facilities Management
Develop and maintain performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to support decision‑making
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for leadership
Integrate analytics with quality review findings and process improvement initiatives
Evaluate work management data (e.g., backlog, response times, labor utilization) to assess service delivery performance
Support strategic and operational planning through data analysis and scenario evaluation
Ensure data accuracy and consistency by identifying and resolving data integrity issues
Prepare reports, dashboards, and decision‑support materials for leadership and stakeholders
Serve as a consultative partner to operational units in interpreting performance data
Support performance monitoring activities, including data collection, validation, and reporting processes
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in data analysis, business analysis, operational performance evaluation, data visualization, or a related analytical field.
Experience interpreting complex data and developing insights or recommendations to support operational or organizational decision‑making.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience in facilities management, maintenance operations, higher education, or similar complex service environments.
Experience developing and applying KPIs, performance metrics, benchmarking methods, and operational dashboards.
Experience with data visualization and visual storytelling using Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools.
Proficiency with analytical and data‑management tools such as Python, HTML , Excel, Smartsheet,
Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Experience leading or participating in Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, business process analysis, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience collaborating with process improvement practitioners or subject matter experts to evaluate and improve operational processes.
Familiarity with work management, CMMS , EAM , or other enterprise operational systems.
Experience identifying and resolving data integrity issues across multiple systems or data sources.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Special Notes to Applicants

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with
the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to
support your answers to the supplemental questions.

Posting Open Date

09/10/2026

Posting Close Date

09/17/2026

Open Until Filled

Proposed Hire Date

10/16/2026

If time‑limited please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes, at least a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Yes, an associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field and two years of relevant experience.
- Yes, a high school diploma/GED and four years of relevant experience.
- No
* Do you have experience in data analysis, business analysis, or operational performance evaluation?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience interpreting complex data and developing insights or recommendations to support operational or organizational decision‑making?
(Open Ended Question)