Strategic Business Analyst - Value & Stakeholder Focus

Elyon International; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Medical/Dental (optional)

401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional)

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Optional Life Insurance

Job summary

Elyon International, based in Portland, OR, seeks a skilled Business Analyst to perform business analysis across technology and improvement projects. The role emphasizes stakeholder analysis, requirement development and management, and acceptance testing to deliver measurable business value.

You will mentor colleagues, collaborate with sponsors and project teams, and help refine the BA practice. A Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years’ experience in analytics are expected; certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.
• Progressive business analysis experience in employee benefits, financial services, technology delivery, or related fields.
• 5–7 years of experience in business analysis.
• Certifications such as CBAP/CCBA/PMP or QA/Testing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist or lead identification and clarification of innovative business solutions aligned with divisional strategic goals.
• Use appropriate analysis tools and techniques to deliver cost effective solutions meeting business needs.
• Participate in developing the Business Analysis Practice and Business Analysis Framework to support definition and delivery of business value.
• Assess and document business value propositions and maintain a focus on value throughout execution.
• Foster partnerships with customers and business partners to ensure stakeholder needs are identified and represented.
• Establish and document business processes.
• Set up project work breakdown structures.
• Track project budgets and expenditures; monitor costs against budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

FLMI/CBAP/CCBA/PMP certifications preferred

Process or Performance Management certification desirable

QA/Testing certification desirable

Tools

Visual Basic

Java

SQL

Job description

Elyon International, based in Portland, OR, seeks a skilled Business Analyst to perform business analysis across technology and improvement projects. The role emphasizes stakeholder analysis, requirement development and management, and acceptance testing to deliver measurable business value.

You will mentor colleagues, collaborate with sponsors and project teams, and help refine the BA practice. A Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years’ experience in analytics are expected; certifications are a plus.