Support Business Analyst

Analytic Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytic Partners is a global leader in analytics, seeking an experienced Business Analyst to bridge business and technology. You will translate requirements into feature specs, support data collection and validation, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to resolve issues.

Applicants should have a STEM/economics/statistics degree and 0–2 years of data analytics experience, with strong SQL, data platforms, and Office 365 skills. Jira/Confluence familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, Economics, or Statistics.
• 0-2 years of work experience as a Data Analyst or in a Product support role.
• Knowledge of SQL, relational databases, data cloud platforms, or ETL tools.
• Knowledge of Office 365.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Nice to have: Experience with Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep knowledge of data, platform, and dependencies; translate requirements into feature specs.
• Provide data collection, prep, and validation support for projects.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze and resolve process and product issues.
• Research business and product challenges; recommend solutions.
• Analyze data to understand needs and OKR tracking.
• Write requirements and functional specifications for new features.
• Test features and verify alignment with specs with engineers.
• Coordinate with QA for test planning and execution.

Skills

SQL

Relational databases

ETL tools

Data cloud platforms

Office 365

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM/Economics/Statistics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Analytic Partners is a global leader in commercial measurement and optimization, turning data into expertise for the world’s largest brands for almost 25 years.

Our holistic approach to decisioning is powered by our industry-leading platform and team of experts, who help leaders make better decisions, faster – unlocking business growth and creating powerful customer connections.

With clients in 50+ countries and global offices across New York City, Miami, Dallas, Dublin, London, Paris, Singapore, Shanghai, Munich, Sydney, Melbourne, Charlottesville and Denver, we’re growing fast. And we’re looking for top talent to join us in shaping the future of analytics.

To learn more about what we do, visit analyticpartners.com – and see why we’re recognized as a Leader in the industry by independent research firms Forrester and Gartner.

AP is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to work closely with the business and technology teams to bridge the gap between users and software. The Business Analyst will help support the product as well as understand, translate, and develop requirements for product enhancements. They will use tools such as JIRA to manage requests and requirements, develop delivery schedules, and communicate across broader teams.

What we value in you:

• You’ve got positive energy and you’re passionate about working with data. You’re optimistic about the future of using data to make informed business decisions.
• You’re never tired of learning and are always looking for ways to grow personally and professionally
• You thrive in collaborative work environments . You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other.
• You can pivot on the fly. Analytics is constantly changing, and we need to keep adapting and evolving that change too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you.
• You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines.
• Do you enjoy owning a problem and see it as an opportunity to innovate and challenge the status quo? We’re all about harnessing innovation and are constantly looking for ways to improve
• You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be a subject matter expert – develop deep knowledge of our data, platform, and dependencies on other systems; act as a trusted adviser for our project teams and customers and turn business requirements into feature specifications; support our project teams and customers in the understanding and usage of existing features
• Provide data collection, prep, and validation related support to project teams and customers
• Collaborate with project teams, customers, Product Managers, and Engineers to analyze and help resolve process and product related issues
• Conduct research and analysis to understand business, process, and product challenges; make recommendations on how to resolve issues
• Gather and analyze data to better understand needs and tracking against OKRs
• Write requirements, functional specifications, and other supporting documentation for new and updated features and functionality
• Test new and updated features and functionality. Work closely with Engineers on feature and functionality development to ensure alignment to specs.
• Work with QA Engineers to ensure successful planning of test strategy and test case execution.

What we look for in you:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, Economics, or Statistics
• 0-2 years of work experience as a Data Analyst or in a Product support role
• Knowledge of SQL, relational databases, data cloud platforms, or ETL tools
• Knowledge of Office 365
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Excellent multitasking and time management skill to manage stakeholders and to meet tight deadlines
• Nice to have: Experience with Jira and Confluence

Our Company values and culture:

Our differentiator is – Our People! We hire the brightest talent and develop them into leaders. We foster a culture of PEOPLE, PASSION and GROWTH.

• People: We value our people, clients, and partners
• Passion: We love what we do
• Growth: Unlimited growth means unlimited potential

AP is a client-focused, team-oriented organization where innovation and results are rewarded, and individuals can chart the course of their own careers.

As a woman-owned and led company, this has meant supporting a meritocracy where everyone has opportunities to achieve their best and ensure we foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In practice this means we will not only work to recruit a diverse workforce, but also maximize the full potential of all of our people. You can read more about our commitment to DEI here

Additionally, Analytic Partners participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.