Lead Business Analyst

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to drive modernization and transformation efforts. This work-from-home position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze financial data, develop business cases, and provide insights that guide strategic decision-making. You will play a key role in ensuring project success by tracking performance against established goals and communicating effectively with stakeholders. If you are a motivated professional with a strong analytical background and a passion for driving business growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Comprehensive Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in business analysis or finance.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to synthesize data.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases and track actuals against forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and communicate outcomes to leadership.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Master's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Join the Mass Markets Program Management team! This is a great opportunity in driving modernization and simplification transformation work within Lumen. As a Lumen Lead Business Analyst, you willlead business case work, support projects, team members, stakeholders, customers, and sponsors to develop forecasts and monitor programs against goals, scope, project plan, issues, risks, and milestones; establishes measures to determine success of projects (e.g., costs, scope, time, intended results).

Location and Schedule

This is a Work From Home Position in the United States

The Main Responsibilities

A highly motivated professional that will be responsible for financial analysis, business case modeling, and key performance metrics to cross-functional teams, supporting copper management goals. The role requires strong analytical skills and business acumen to drive understanding of business performance, decision making and identify potential opportunities. Additional responsibilities include the ability to clearly communicate financial objectives and outcomes to leadership.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): *

• Be able to develop business cases and track actuals against forecasts
• Synthesize and analyze data from various sources (financials, project status, etc.) to provide meaningful information to management regarding key deliverables with respect to budget.
• Partners with stakeholders and cross functional teams to ensure reporting needs are met appropriately.
• Provides ad hoc analysis to support non-routine communication / budgetary requirements.
• Interacts with others on matters of importance to the department or work area.
• Provides information that supports strategic decision making by others for the area.
• Follows guidelines, methodologies and/or precedents and applies judgment as necessary.

Competencies

• Champions Change
• Collaboration Communication
• Influence Customer
• Focus Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Diversity and Inclusion Engagement and Commitment Financial Acumen
• Get Results Growth and Innovation Ownership and Accountability
• Self Aware Learner

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Experience: 4+ yrs
• Field Of Study: Business, Finance, Business Analytics, Math/Statistics, Management or related field
• Preferred Education / Experience
• Master's degree * 7+ years related experience

Skills

• Exceptional organizational capabilities
• Excellent analytical, verbal, written and visual communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Highly professional and self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and on a team

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Location Based Pay Ranges $82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY $87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

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Benefits

Bonus Structure

What to Expect Next

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Requisition #: 338006

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Application Deadline
05/06/2025