Lead Business Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Matching 401(k)

Retirement/Pension Plan

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

Backup Child Care Program

Paid Family Care Leave

Generous vacation, sick leave, and HOL

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to drive strategic data-driven decision making across the organization. The role leads complex analyses, develops actionable insights, and guides innovative business solutions through cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data analysis, MS Office proficiency, and hands-on skills with Tableau/Power BI, Python or R, and SQL, with a focus on cash operations and related metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant business analysis experience
• Strong breadth and depth of knowledge in cash operations, systems, and metrics
• Proven experience leading teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data analysis to inform decisions on group operations and strategic planning
• Direct collection, modeling, analysis, and interpretation of complex datasets to uncover business influences
• Develop forecasts, insights, and strategic/tactical recommendations based on data
• Create innovative analytical methods to improve workflows and analytics architecture
• Partner with stakeholders to assess business needs and model outcomes of initiatives
• Lead team projects, facilitate meetings, document actions, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree

8+ years experience

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

MS Power Apps

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

About the Role

This role leverages deep business knowledge and advanced analytical expertise to drive strategic and tactical decision-making across the organization. The Lead Business Analyst will lead complex analysis initiatives, develop actionable insights, and guide the implementation of innovative business solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical leader who thrives on solving high-impact business problems and influencing cross‑functional teams.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex and broad data analysis to inform decisions on group operations, strategic planning, and high-impact business issues
• Direct the collection, modeling, analysis, and interpretation of complex datasets, identifying key trends and patterns to uncover business influences
• Develop forecasts, insights, and strategic/tactical recommendations based on business data and operational knowledge
• Determine optimal analytical approaches and create innovative methods to improve individual and team workflows; enhance analytical architecture and procedures
• Partner with key stakeholders to assess business needs and model potential outcomes of strategic initiatives
• Lead team projects and programs to resolve business issues, including project management responsibilities (meeting facilitation, documentation, follow-up), while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensure successful completion

Additional Responsibilities:

• Create specifications for reports and analyses based on business requirements and available data
• Provide expert-level consultation and guidance to management and staff
• Research external best practices and evaluate suitability for internal application
• Develop, monitor, and analyze solution metrics; execute corrective actions as needed to ensure business satisfaction

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant business analysis experience

Qualifications:

• Strong breadth and depth of knowledge in Cash operations, systems, and metrics
• In‑depth knowledge of products/services supported by District Cash Support
• Prior experience leading teams and working independently on complex projects
• Proven experience collecting, transforming, analyzing, and reporting complex data to drive major business decisions
• Demonstrated success working cross‑functionally to meet stakeholder needs
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite

Preferred skills:

• Project management experience
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience with programming languages such as R or Python
• Advanced skills in SQL, MS Power Apps, MS Project, MS Access, or similar database tools

Base Salary Range

Sand Francisco: MIN: 124,000 MID: 161,500 MAX: 198,700

Los Angeles: MIN: 113,200 MID: 147,100 MAX: 180,900

Seattle: MIN: 112,000 MID: 145,400 MAX: 178,800

Phoenix: MIN: 98,300 MID: 127,600 MAX: 156,900

Salt Lake City: MIN: 99,500 MID: 129,100 MAX: 158,800

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographic and other market data.

Benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Matching 401(k)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Backup Child Care Program
• Paid Family Care Leave
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pet Insurance

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryOperations Family Group

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)