Lead Business Analyst

rb; 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 seeks a Lead Business Analyst to drive strategic analysis across the organization. You will lead broad data analyses, develop forecasts, and guide the implementation of data-driven solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, stakeholder engagement, and analytics architecture improvements to support decisions in group operations and planning. Strong SQL, Python/R, Tableau/Power BI skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 8+ years of business analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of cash operations, systems, and metrics.
• Experience leading teams and delivering complex projects.
• Proven ability transforming data into actionable business decisions.
• Cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders to meet needs.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data analyses to inform group operations and strategic planning.
• Model data, forecast outcomes, and provide strategic/tactical recommendations.
• Identify trends and influences from large datasets.
• Design innovative analytical approaches and improve workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to model outcomes of initiatives.
• Lead projects and document results, facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Broad data analysis

Cash operations knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Data modeling/forecasting

Decision analytics

MS Office Suite

Tableau/Power BI

R or Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

8+ years business analysis experience

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

R

Python

SQL

MS Power Apps

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco - public servants with a mission to advance the nation's monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation's central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow. At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service.

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

• SandFrancisco: MIN:124,000MID:161,500MAX:198,700
• LosAngeles: MIN:113,200MID:147,100MAX:180,900
• Seattle: MIN:112,000MID:145,400MAX:178,800
• Phoenix: MIN:98,300MID:127,600MAX:156,900
• SaltLakeCity: MIN:99,500MID:129,100MAX: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.

• Full Time / Part Time
• Full time
• Regular / Temporary
• Regular
• Job Exempt (Yes / No)
• Yes
• Job Category
• Operations Family Group
• Work Shift
• First (United States of America)

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.