Business Analyst (Hybrid)Charlottesville, VA or Raleigh, NCHybridData Driven. People Centered. Elder Research Inc. is a Data Science consulting firm specialized in providing analytic solutions to clients in Commercial and Government industries. Providing analytic solutions to hundreds of companies across numerous industries, our team enjoys a great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools We are trusted advisors to our clients, building lasting relationships and partnering as preferred analytics providers. We use a variety of programming languages and tools to create analytic solutions, often fitting within our clients' environment and needs. Summary of Position: We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in our data-driven projects, contributing to process optimization, data management, and client delivery in support of Elder Research's Commercial Business Unit. Essential Functions:
- Conduct process mapping and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Define and catalog data sets, ensuring data quality and accessibility.
- Identify data users and their specific requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop net-new data products.
- Lead initial issue response and root cause analysis for technical challenges.
Job Specifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Data Science).
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst or related role.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Technical documentation experience for clear communication.
- Proficiency in Jira management for efficient project tracking.
- Strong client delivery and project management skills.
- Expertise in data management best practices.
Desired Skills:
- Programming experience with a language (e.g., Python, R) for data manipulation.
- Familiarity with data science models and their applications.
About Elder Research, Inc Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately. Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work. Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a Tech Talk and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives. Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.