Business Operations Analyst

ECCO Select; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECCO Select is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to support a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives across the organization. The role offers exposure to executive leadership, government contracting environments, and enterprise process improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will work with data, reporting tools, and AI-enabled productivity solutions to drive operational effectiveness and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 1+ year of professional experience in business operations or related functions.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operational initiatives across corporate functions.
• Assist with operational reporting, workflow coordination, and process documentation.
• Develop presentations, operational summaries, reports, dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Coordinate cross-functional operational activities across leadership teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

BI platforms

Job description

ECCO Select is seeking a highly motivated and analytically minded Business Operations Analyst to support a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives across the organization. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with strong business acumen, exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will support critical business operations functions including corporate compliance programs, contracts administration, revenue operations, operational reporting and analysis, project and program onboarding support, and enterprise process improvement initiatives. This position offers exposure to executive leadership, government contracting environments, operational governance frameworks, business systems, and cross-functional operational strategy.

This role is designed for a high-potential professional who combines analytical capability with organizational discipline, sound judgment, operational awareness, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is highly comfortable working with data, technology platforms, business systems, reporting tools, automation tools, and emerging AI-enabled productivity solutions to improve operational effectiveness and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Business Operations & Strategic Support

• Support day-to-day operational initiatives across multiple corporate functions and business units
• Assist with operational reporting, workflow coordination, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct business research, operational assessments, and analytical reviews to support leadership decision-making
• Develop presentations, operational summaries, reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and executive-ready materials for internal stakeholders
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, process consistency, scalability, and organizational effectiveness
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional operational activities across business units, leadership teams, and support functions

Business Systems, Data & Technology Enablement

• Analyze operational, contractual, project, and business performance data to support visibility, reporting, and operational decision-making
• Develop and maintain operational reports, dashboards, trackers, and analytical summaries across multiple business functions
• Support data integrity, reporting consistency, and operational visibility across business systems and platforms
• Utilize modern business technologies, reporting platforms, automation tools, and AI-enabled productivity solutions to improve operational efficiency and workflow effectiveness
• Quickly learn and adapt to new systems, software platforms, reporting tools, and operational technologies
• Assist in evaluating operational processes and identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and continuous improvement
• Support operational reporting and analysis using data from multiple internal systems and sources
• Assist with maintaining organized and accurate operational records, reporting repositories, and documentation libraries

Corporate Compliance & Governance Support

• Support operational activities associated with corporate compliance frameworks and certifications including ISO, CMMC, CMMI, and related governance initiatives
• Assist with documentation management, audit preparation, policy tracking, evidence collection, and process coordination activities
• Help maintain compliance records, operational procedures, internal controls documentation, and governance tracking tools
• Coordinate recurring compliance activities, operational readiness tasks, status tracking, and reporting requirements across departments
• Support internal process reviews, corrective action tracking, and operational compliance initiatives
• Assist leadership with maintaining organized compliance documentation and operational support for audits and assessments

Contracts Administration & Contracting Operations

• Assist with contract administration activities including contract organization, renewals tracking, document management, and compliance coordination
• Support first-level contract reviews of customer agreements, vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, NDAs, and teaming agreements
• Prepare contract summaries, briefs, trackers, and administrative documentation for internal stakeholders
• Monitor contract lifecycle activities including renewals, modifications, reporting requirements, deliverables, and key contractual dates
• Support operational coordination associated with government contracting and professional services engagements
• Assist with maintaining organized contractual records and supporting documentation
• Coordinate internal follow-up activities associated with contractual obligations, approvals, and operational requirements

Revenue Operations & Program Support

• Support project and program onboarding activities including operational setup, documentation coordination, and internal tracking
• Assist with project controls, operational reporting, funding tracking, and revenue operations support activities
• Coordinate with internal business stakeholders to support delivery readiness and operational execution
• Help maintain operational data accuracy across systems, trackers, and reporting tools
• Support administrative and operational activities associated with client delivery and consultant engagement processes
• Assist with monitoring operational metrics, project status information, and delivery support requirements

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support

• Support executive and operational leadership with administrative coordination, documentation preparation, scheduling support, and communications
• Assist with meeting coordination, operational follow-up items, and action tracking
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and operational documentation
• Maintain organized operational files, records, and business documentation repositories
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives supporting operational excellence and organizational growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Legal Studies, or related field preferred
• 1+ year of professional experience in business operations, compliance, contracts administration, project coordination, operational analysis, consulting support, or related business functions
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to organize, interpret, and communicate operational and business data effectively
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and modern business productivity platforms
• Strong aptitude for learning and leveraging business systems, reporting tools, automation technologies, and AI-enabled productivity solutions
• Experience working with operational reporting, dashboards, data analysis, workflow tools, or business intelligence platforms preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt within a dynamic business environment
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, discretion, and sound judgment
• Comfortable working across multiple systems, datasets, and operational platforms simultaneously
• Ability to synthesize information from operational, contractual, financial, and business sources into clear insights and recommendations
• Exposure to government contracting, professional services, operational compliance frameworks, or regulated business environments preferred
• Experience with ERP, CRM, project management, reporting, compliance, or workflow systems is a plus

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
• Technology-forward mindset with enthusiasm for emerging business tools and AI-enabled productivity solutions
• High degree of ownership, initiative, and accountability
• Strong operational awareness and business judgment
• Organized, structured, and process-oriented mindset
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and learning independently
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader business objectives
• Professional presence with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to think critically while remaining practical and execution-focused

ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Veterans of our United States Uniformed Services are specifically encouraged to apply for ECCO Select opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law

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