Business Analyst I

The Business Analyst is responsible for developing a comprehensiveunderstanding of the University’s spending patterns and effectivelycommunicating key insights to internal stakeholders across variousdepartments. By analyzing expense transactions and relatedfinancial data, the Business Analyst provides meaningful,data-driven intelligence that supports strategic decision-making.This role works closely with the Director of Procurement TechnologyServices to identify trends, uncover opportunities for costsavings, and inform the development of procurement strategies thatalign with the University’s goals and priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collects, organizes, and analyzes transactional spend data,patterns, and anomalies from multiple systems. Develop and deliver dashboards, reports, and visualizationsbased on requests and to communicate findings. Creates an organizational spend map that outlines key spendcharacteristics. Assists with KPI, RFI, Strategic Plan, Health Check, andexecutive reporting requests. Categorize transactions as needed to summarize spend by keycharacteristics. Summarizes analysis into reports and communicates results tokey stakeholders. Trains and supports stakeholders in the use of the University’sprocurement reporting systems. Contributes to supplier rationalization decisions based onspend analysis. Assists in establishing procurement analytics strategies basedon data insights and trends. Supports Procurement staff by providing ad-hoc spend analysisas needed. Present findings and recommendations to leadership andrelevant teams. Actively pursues means of automating data processing andanalysis processes. Develops a strong technical understanding of the procurementsystems in use. Collaborates with IT/ADS/BuyLU teams on procurement datarequests/changes/modifications. Responsible for the analytics modules within our procurementsystems. Support the implementation and maintenance of procurementanalytics tools. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of allprocurement data. Recommend improvements to systems or processes that enhancedata visibility and usability. Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights fornon-technical stakeholders. Regularly pursues professional development. Performs other duties and assists in procurement projects asassigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Analytics, Business;significant additional experience may substitute. Two-to-four years of professional experience in businessanalytics, budgeting, accounting and/or financial analysis Experience with databases and large datasets and itsapplication to business strategy. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills,with the ability to produce thorough, precise work whileeffectively prioritizing and managing multiple taskssimultaneously Working knowledge of procurement and source-to-pay softwaresystems. Well-developed reasoning, communication, and customer serviceskills. Strong computer skills including effective use of MS Officesoftware, Outlook, and Teams. Strong technical and business writing and presentationskills. Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christianeducational mission and vision of Liberty University and itssubsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups. Individual must not be in default on any federal student orparent loan. Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere orguilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditureof federal, state, or local government funds, or beadministratively or judicially determined to have committed fraudor any other material violation of law involving federal, state, orlocal government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)). Minimum Qualifications Level I Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Analytics, Business;significant additional experience may substitute. Two-to-four years of professional experience in businessanalytics, budgeting, accounting and/or financial analysis Experience with databases and large datasets and theirapplication to business strategy. Minimum Qualifications Level II Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Business, Finance,Accounting or a related field; significant additional experiencemay substitute. Five to seven years of professional experience in businessanalytics, budgeting, accounting and/or financial analysis. Experience with databases and large datasets and theirapplication to business strategy. International Institution of Business Analysis (IIBA)certification or equivalent in Business Analytics. Minimum Qualifications Level III Master’s of Business Administration or Master’s Degree inFinance or Accounting or related field; significant additionalexperience may substitute. Eight or more years of professional experience in businessanalytics, budgeting, accounting and/or financial analysis. Advanced experience with databases and large datasets and theirapplication to business strategy. International Institution of Business Analysis (IIBA)certification or equivalent in Business Analytics. Preferred Qualifications International Institution of Business Analysis (IIBA)certification or equivalent in Business Analytics. Master’s of Business Administration or Master’s Degree inFinance or Accounting or related field. Lean or Six Sigma Experience/Certification Strong experience using Jaggaer & Infor, or any,source-to-pay procurement software. Fluency in Spanish or American Sign Language. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively understand and communicate inEnglish, both verbally and in writing, in a clear, articulate, andprofessional manner, conveying complex ideas andinformation. Possess public communication skills that allow professionalrepresentation of Liberty University to a variety of business,government and community customers and associates. Excellent computer skills including detailed knowledge ofthe Microsoft Office suite. Strong organizational skills. Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine andcomplex nature. Strong organizational skills, with ability to manage changes inpriorities as need arises. Physical and Sensory Abilities Occasionally required to travel to locations throughoutVirginia and occasionally out of state. Frequently requires sitting for extended periods to performdeskwork and efficiently and accurately interface with computersystems via keyboard and mouse. Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicateorally, including use of phone, video conferencing software,instant chat, and other communication methods. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to moveabout the workplace. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conductbusiness. Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds, and occasionally lift up to50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment The work environment to typically perform the essential functionsof this position is a climate-controlled office environment,including a mix of cubicles and offices, with moderate noiselevels. Additional time may be spent in internal customer workareas and warehouse environments. Driving Requirements Use of one’s personal vehicle is required for travel in theperformance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of avalid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, andliability insurance is required. Time Type Full time Location Hybrid Pay Range Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,experience, education, skills, and certifications, along withUniversity needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarksmay be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity toensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensationstructure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, andtuition assistance. $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility ofensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting forall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty University