Junior Business Systems Analyst

Apex Systems; Lemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development resources

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Junior Business Systems Analyst in Lemont, IL for hybrid work. You will gather requirements, support applications, and help document business processes while collaborating with stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.

The role emphasizes data reporting, automation, and modern enterprise systems with a pathway for early-career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of professional experience in a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools.
• Exposure to SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or project management methodologies.
• Experience gathering business requirements and creating technical documentation.
• Exposure to enterprise applications such as CRM, ERP, workflow management, or document management systems.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
• Assist with application support, enhancements, and system improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain business process documentation, workflows, user guides, and requirements documents.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Track project milestones, action items, risks, and dependencies.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate system updates and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and operational metrics.
• Assist with business process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Support data analysis and reporting efforts using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Help troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution efforts with vendors and internal teams.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical resources.
• Participate in technology projects involving cloud technologies, AI initiatives, workflow automation, and enterprise applications.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Junior Business Systems Analyst

Location: Lemont, IL (Hybrid)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior Business Systems Analyst to support enterprise applications, business process improvements, reporting initiatives, and technology modernization efforts. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, system owners, technical teams, and vendors to help maintain and enhance critical business systems. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build experience in business analysis, enterprise applications, reporting, automation, and emerging technologies while working in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
• Assist with application support, enhancements, and system improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain business process documentation, workflows, user guides, and requirements documents.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Track project milestones, action items, risks, and dependencies.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate system updates and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and operational metrics.
• Assist with business process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Support data analysis and reporting efforts using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Help troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution efforts with vendors and internal teams.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical resources.
• Participate in technology projects involving cloud technologies, AI initiatives, workflow automation, and enterprise applications.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-3 years of professional experience in a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• General Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, documentation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Ability to analyze business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools.
• Exposure to SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or project management methodologies.
• Experience gathering business requirements and creating technical documentation.
• Exposure to enterprise applications such as CRM, ERP, workflow management, or document management systems.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and automation tools.

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule with one day per week onsite in Lemont, IL.
• Collaborative team focused on enterprise applications and business process improvement.
• Exposure to enterprise systems, reporting initiatives, automation projects, AI initiatives, and digital transformation efforts.
• Opportunity for long-term growth within the organization.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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