Junior Business Analyst

About the Role

The Junior Business Analyst will support the Strategic Insights Team by analyzing data, improving business processes, and developing solutions for increased efficiency. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, working with data, process improvement, and leveraging technology. The position is located at the Corporate Office in St. Louis, Missouri, and offers a hybrid work model (2 days in office, 3 days remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Insights: Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources to identify trends, answer business questions, and support decision-making.
• Business Process Analysis: Collaborate with business teams to understand current processes, identify inefficiencies and repetitive manual work, and propose simplification or improvement opportunities.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Assist in designing and implementing solutions to streamline business processes and reduce manual effort, including automated workflows and business applications using tools such as Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Business Requirements: Partner with senior analysts and stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate needs into clear requirements for reporting, analytics, process improvements, and technology solutions.
• Reporting: Create and maintain reports and dashboards providing clear, actionable information to business partners using tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• Solution Testing & Continuous Improvement: Assist with testing reports, applications, automated workflows, and other solutions. Gather user feedback, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
• Technical Skills Development: Build knowledge in analytics, business process improvement, automation, and emerging technologies, developing skills to solve complex business problems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
• Exposure to Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus.
• Exposure to Power Apps, Power Automate, or similar low-code automation tools is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in business process improvement, analytics, automation, and technology-enabled problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and business processes.