Business Analyst

Business AnalystLocation: 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 900017 Duration: 12 monthsPosition Summary: Client seeks to engage a qualified resource that will support operational and technology-related, project-based initiatives by analyzing current practices, documenting processes, identifying gaps and inefficiencies, supporting data-informed decisions, and coordinating with stakeholders to improve business processes and outcomes. The objective of this engagement is to provide business analysis, process documentation, requirements gathering, stakeholder coordination, data analysis, process improvement, reporting, and alignment between business operations and IT capabilities. The resource will assist with identifying business needs, documenting requirements, evaluating current-state processes, supporting process improvements, and preparing clear documentation and status materials to support leadership review and decision-making.Responsibilities:Perform business process analysis, requirements gathering, stakeholder coordination, data analysis, process improvement, documentation, IT alignment support, and project coordination activities.Review current business operations, document workflows and requirements, identify inefficiencies or gaps, support data validation and reporting, coordinate with business units and IT teams, prepare executive-level materials, and track assigned deliverables, risks, issues, and action items.Coordinate analysis of business operations and processes to understand current practices and identify improvement opportunities.Develop and maintain process documentation, including workflows, procedures, reference materials, and supporting documentation.Coordinate requirements gathering activities with stakeholders to capture business needs, operational issues, reporting needs, and desired outcomes.Document and manage business requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, traceability, and alignment with District goals.Coordinate communication with stakeholders to support understanding of requirements, priorities, timelines, risks, issues, and solution options.Analyze information and data to support informed decision-making, District planning, reporting, and operational improvements.Support identification of process improvements and solution options that address business needs, improve efficiency, strengthen documentation, and support alignment with IT capabilities.Develop and maintain documentation and reports related to business analysis activities, findings, requirements, risks, issues, action items, and recommendations.Coordinate support for project and implementation activities, including validation of requirements, review of deliverables, tracking of action items, and confirmation of outcomes.Monitor and report on assigned activities and deliverables to ensure alignment with timelines, expectations, stakeholder needs, and District priorities.Deliverables:Coordinate recurring meetings for validation, review, and stakeholder input.Prepare business process documentation, including workflows, procedures, and supporting materials.Develop business requirements documentation.Produce data analysis summaries, findings, and recommendations.Prepare presentations for stakeholders, management, and leadership.Create executive summaries.Provide status updates, issue summaries, action items, and next steps.Document process improvement opportunities and solution options.Prepare reports related to business analysis activities, findings, risks, and outcomes.Provide implementation support documentation, including validation of requirements and outcomes.Performance Expectations:Deliver accurate, complete, auditable, and timely work aligned with District standards and best practices.Coordinate effectively with stakeholders.Maintain clear documentation.Communicate risks and issues in a timely manner.Support data-informed decision-making.Ensure assigned deliverables are suitable for management review, operational use, and audit support.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated experience in business analysis and related services.Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Finance, District Management, or a related field.