Business Data Analyst

SPECTRAFORCE; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in North Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to support key project initiatives through data validation, testing, and analysis. The role involves consolidating and analyzing data, effectively communicating insights, and ensuring data quality across business and manufacturing initiatives. Candidates should have proven experience in data analysis and excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on independent work. This is an onsite position with a contract type and a competitive rate of $65-$75.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data analysis, validation, and testing.
• Excellent communication skills to convey insights to stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with system development lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Perform data validation, testing, and qualification to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Consolidate and analyze datasets using Excel and provide actionable insights.
• Partner with stakeholders and support manufacturing site initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly.
• Support project logistics as a resource to leadership.
• Contribute to compliance and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent working

Familiarity with SDLC

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Business Systems Analyst (BSA) – Data Analysis & Validation

Location: Onsite North Chicago, IL · Type: Contract · Rate: $65- $75

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to support key project initiatives through data validation, testing, and analysis. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can work independently, consolidate and analyze data, and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring data quality and supporting project logistics across business and manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform data validation, testing, and qualification to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Consolidate and analyze datasets using Excel and provide actionable insights.
• Partner with stakeholders and support manufacturing site initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear and impactful way.
• Support project logistics as a right-hand resource to leadership.
• Apply knowledge of the system development lifecycle (SDLC) in project activities.
• Contribute to compliance and risk management initiatives (cybersecurity knowledge a plus).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data analysis, validation, and testing.
• Excellent communication skills to convey insights to stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Open to candidates from any industry/domain.

Nice to Have

• Experience with manufacturing site initiatives.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, compliance, or risk.