Business Analyst II/III - ADH

Ahtna; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with 3% match

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Ahtna is seeking a Business Analyst to support financial planning, process documentation, and operational initiatives in Alaska. You will document processes, analyze financial data, and help standardize workflows across departments.

The role involves monitoring budgets, billings, and revenue recognition, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to annual budgeting. Ahtna values collaboration and strong communication in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or related field.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with enterprise software like Cognos/Deltek or similar.

Responsibilities

• Review, map, document, and evaluate business processes to improve efficiency.
• Monitor project performance, contract billings, job costs, budgets, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities and maintain job-cost records.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Data gathering

Communication

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or related field

Tools

Cognos/Deltek or similar ERP

Job description

Summary

This position is primarily responsible for providing business administrative and operations support for strategic initiatives related to process documentation. The Business Analyst will assist with internal process documentation to standardize any financial and some operational processes. Assist with the development and implementation of financial techniques for financial planning and control. Monitor monthly activities such as EAC review, timely client invoicing and Accounts Receivable follow-up.

Provides analytical and operational support for business processes, financial reporting, and project administration. Works under general supervision to gather, analyze, and organize data, document processes, assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, and support business operations initiatives.

The Business Analyst requires skills in influencing and coaching others, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, organizational knowledge, self-management, and strong operational experience.

The salary range for this position is dependent upon level:

Level II: $99,720-$123,652 per year

Level III: $124,117-$155,766

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) plan with a 3% match
• paid time off (PTO)
• company-paid holidays

This position will be posted for 5 days or until filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Business Analyst II

• Review, map, document, and evaluate business processes and procedures to improve efficiency and standardization.
• Monitor project performance, contract billings, job costs, budgets, and revenue recognition activities.
• Support proposal pricing reviews and business case analyses.
• Collaborate with operational and functional departments to identify business needs and recommend solutions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
• Works closely with project management to maintain accurate job-cost records, contract billing, job budgets, change orders, and percentage of completion for job tasks.
• Assist with the creation of the fiscal year budget.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, accounting standards, and applicable regulations.

Business Analyst III

• Provide guidance and support to junior staff in the development, maintenance, and analysis of Excel-based tools and spreadsheets, while mentoring employees to enhance their Excel skills and data management capabilities.
• Assist with and oversee monthly reporting to AOR Directors (utilization reports, project reports, etc.).
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, systems implementations, and special projects.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and executive leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1-3 Finance staff employees.

Minimum Qualifications

All levels

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or other related fields.
  • Experience may be substituted for education on a 1:1 basis
• Thorough understanding of Excel
• Experience with enterprise software such as Cognos/Deltek or similar systems
• Experience with a variety of financial studies to analyze & report on key metrics
• Experience with creating & maintaining financial reporting analysis
• Experience reviewing & analyzing existing business operational processes & procedures for efficiencies
• Must be familiar with GAAP and FAR

Level - II

• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of relevant working experience and/or specialized training

Level - III

• Eight (8) or more years of relevant working experience and/or specialized training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures
• Experience in the construction and/or environmental industry
• Familiar with federal marke