Senior Business Analyst

Howard Energy Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Energy Partners is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead process development, commercial optimization, and growth analysis within the Business Development team. The role includes system development, governance, and mentoring junior analysts.

Responsibilities include SOP creation, advanced financial modeling, CRM enhancement, and cross-functional project leadership to support future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant business field.
• 1–3+ years of work experience in data analysis, auditing, process development, or commercial analysis.
• Experience developing SOPs and dashboards with data governance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOP development for commercial activities and drive adoption.
• Support contract administration and financial modeling with advanced analyses.
• Serve as SME for CRM and commercial systems; lead trainings.
• Set and monitor data governance standards and KPI reporting.
• Design, automate, and maintain reports and dashboards.
• Mentor Junior Analysts and lead cross-functional projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced analytical skills

Financial modeling

Power BI

Power Automate

Excel

CRM administration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Business Analyst leads process development and enhancement, commercial optimization, and business development analysis to support future growth opportunities. The role is a key resource to the Business Development/Commercial Optimization team. It owns system development, implementation, and administration, drives process improvement initiatives, and sets governance standards for data accuracy and data completeness. The Senior Business Analyst works independently on complex assignments, gives leadership data-driven recommendations, and mentors Business Analysts. This position may include rotational opportunities within the Business Development and Contract Administration teams, where appropriate.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads the development, documentation, and upkeep of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for commercial activities and makes sure teams adopt them.
• Gives advanced support to the Commercial Optimization team in contract support, commercial negotiations, contract administration, and financial modeling, including building and owning complex models.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for the CRM and other commercial systems. Leads system enhancements, user training, and adoption across Business Development and related functions.
• Sets and oversees data governance standards. Reviews key data elements, including commercial deal conditions, KPIs, and system performance, and resolves discrepancies.
• Designs, automates, and maintains key reports and dashboards, and turns findings into recommendations for senior leadership.
• Identifies and resolves complex commercial process and system gaps. Manages requests from employees and third-party customers until they are resolved.
• Leads cross-functional projects with Business Development, Contract Administration, Accounting, and Operations.
• Mentors Business Analysts and reviews their work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple project streams on their own, set priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft's suite of services, including Excel, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• Experience administering a CRM or other commercial systems.
• Working knowledge of midstream commercial agreements preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics.
• 1-3+ years of work experience in data analysis, auditing, process development, or commercial analysis.

Certifications:

None required.

Physical Demands and Hazards for Office Employees: This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent computer use, occasional lifting of office supplies, and may involve travel.

Howard Energy Partners is an equal opportunity employer. If you need additional information, have questions, or need accommodations, please reach out to the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors

Bachelors

Bachelors

Bachelors

Experience

Required1 year

1-3+ years of work experience in data analysis, auditing, process development, or commercial analysis.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Leader:Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player:Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative:Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic:Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Work-Life Balance:Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Peer Recognition:Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Growth Opportunities:Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion:Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility:Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Financial:Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Ability to Make an Impact:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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