Business Data & Process Analyst

Description Do you enjoy connecting business processes, financial operations, and data to solve organizational challenges? Are you looking for an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide transformation while collaborating with customers across business and technical teams? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. Recognized as one of Computerworld's Top Places to Work in IT for seven consecutive years, APL is seeking a Business Data & Process Analyst to help modernize the way financial and operational information is structured, leveraged, and used across the organization. In this role, you will help drive the transition from legacy reporting solutions to a scalable enterprise data environment that supports informed decision-making and trusted analytics. This is not a traditional reporting position. You will operate at the intersection of business operations, financial oversight of government contracts, and enterprise data strategy. You will break down complex legacy information, translate operational needs into data requirements, and support building the foundation for future analytics capabilities. The successful candidate will be curious, and motivated by continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise initiatives, improve business transparency, and contribute to solutions that deliver lasting organizational value. Key Responsibilities and Qualifications: Analyze and document current-state business processes related to government contract financial management, including contract structures, funding, labor, revenue, cost, and staffing. Look for opportunities to simplify, improve, and modernize workflows while supporting enterprise data objectives. Translate business processes, reporting logic, and operational needs into clear business rules, data requirements, and transformation specifications. Partner with customers across finance, operations, technology, and data teams to establish shared understanding of business and data requirements. Collaborate with data engineers and developers to support data modeling, ETL design, testing, and validation activities. Analyze complex financial and operational datasets to identify trends, inconsistencies, data quality issues, and improvement opportunities. Validate data accuracy and business logic as legacy reporting systems are transitioned to modern enterprise platforms. Qualifications You will meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have... Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Three or more years of experience supporting the financial management of government contracts, with knowledge of project accounting principles, contract reporting, and related business operations. Demonstrated business process analysis skills, including the ability to document current-state processes, define future-state workflows, and create process maps using process flow and process modeling tools. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate business and reporting requirements into clear, well-documented data requirements, business rules, and transformation logic. Proficiency in data analysis, data mapping, and source-to-target analysis. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and techniques for large-scale data analysis, with the ability to validate, reconcile, and analyze detailed financial and operational datasets. Experience with Oracle E-business Suite or similar enterprise financial systems. Experience working with enterprise data platforms, including data warehouses and data virtualization technologies (e.g., Denodo), to analyze, validate, and interpret business data. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear requirements and build consensus among business and technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead small projects, facilitate workshops, and foster multi-functional collaboration. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related degree. Business Analyst certification (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, or equivalent). Proficiency with SQL for data analysis, validation, solving problems, and data quality investigations. Familiarity with Power Query and Power BI to support data transformation, visualization, and delivery of business insights from enterprise data sources. Knowledge of data governance practices, including data definitions, metadata management, and tools such as Collibra. Understanding of Agile methodologies and participation in Agile delivery teams and processes. Knowledge of enterprise data modernization initiatives, including reporting transformation and legacy system retirement efforts. About Us Why Work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore‑Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually #J-18808-Ljbffr The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory