Business Analyst, Operational Excellence & Strategy

Business Analyst, Operational Excellence & Strategy Job Summary: The Business Analyst will collaborate with campus stakeholders and team members to aid in research and analysis, involving both qualitative and quantitative information as part of the Operational Excellence & Strategy team. They will develop financial and other models using Excel and other tools. Their efforts will assist project teams to develop insights, make well‑informed decisions, and produce improved results and outcomes with oversight. Responsibilities Support the Operational Excellence team with data analysis and modeling, utilizing Excel at a high level. Produce professional PowerPoint presentations to summarize data, give recommendations, and guide decision making. Support project owners and internal team members with project management platform usage, ensuring updates are entered regularly and accurately. Serve as a liaison with data, marketing, and finance teams. Participate in team meetings and discussions, occasionally facilitating and/or notetaking for the team. Work alongside project teams to support the development of financial projections and business cases. Create and update internal and external documentation ensuring current and accurate information. Capabilities Strong analytical and model‑building experience. High degree of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software. Understanding of data visualization and governance best practices. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Understanding of higher education financial and operational structures, a plus. Basic Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience). Equivalency Statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree=4 years of directly related work experience). Supervisor, Operations Project / Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency)+2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located on the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at The University of Utah also provides information about safety and security‑related services through the University of Utah Public Safety office. #J-18808-Ljbffr