Lead Business Analyst

Company Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — public servants with a mission to advance the nation's monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation's central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow. At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service. About the Role This role leverages deep business knowledge and advanced analytical expertise to drive strategic and tactical decision-making across the organization. The Lead Business Analyst will lead complex analysis initiatives, develop actionable insights, and guide the implementation of innovative business solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical leader who thrives on solving high-impact business problems and influencing cross-functional teams. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities: Lead complex and broad data analysis to inform decisions on group operations, strategic planning, and high-impact business issues Direct the collection, modeling, analysis, and interpretation of complex datasets, identifying key trends and patterns to uncover business influences Develop forecasts, insights, and strategic/tactical recommendations based on business data and operational knowledge Determine optimal analytical approaches and create innovative methods to improve individual and team workflows; enhance analytical architecture and procedures Partner with key stakeholders to assess business needs and model potential outcomes of strategic initiatives Lead team projects and programs to resolve business issues, including project management responsibilities (meeting facilitation, documentation, follow-up), while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensure successful completion Additional Responsibilities: Create specifications for reports and analyses based on business requirements and available data Provide expert-level consultation and guidance to management and staff Research external best practices and evaluate suitability for internal application Develop, monitor, and analyze solution metrics; execute corrective actions as needed to ensure business satisfaction What We're Looking For Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred Typically, 8+ years of relevant business analysis experience Qualifications: Strong breadth and depth of knowledge in Cash operations, systems, and metrics In-depth knowledge of products/services supported by District Cash Support Prior experience leading teams and working independently on complex projects Proven experience collecting, transforming, analyzing, and reporting complex data to drive major business decisions Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to meet stakeholder needs Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite Preferred skills: Project management experience Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) Experience with programming languages such as R or Python Advanced skills in SQL, MS Power Apps, MS Project, MS Access, or similar database tools Base Salary Range: San Francisco: MIN: 124,000 MID: 161,500 MAX: 198,700 Los Angeles: MIN: 113,200 MID: 147,100 MAX: 180,900 Seattle: MIN: 112,000 MID: 145,400 MAX: 178,800 Phoenix: MIN: 98,300 MID: 127,600 MAX: 156,900 Salt Lake City: MIN: 99,500 MID: 129,100 MAX: 158,800 Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographic and other market data. Benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Matching 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plan Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts Backup Child Care Program Paid Family Care Leave Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays Pet Insurance We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Operations Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America) The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences. #J-18808-Ljbffr Federal Reserve