BUSINESS ANALYST

Job Description We are looking for passionate individuals who are inquisitive, articulate, and technically minded with keen business instinct and exceptional interpersonal skills. A successful Business Analyst at Digital Factory will have the ability to transform data into meaningful information and presentable analytics and to transform analytics into actionable language that guides business decisions. The Business Analyst position acts to support the advisory processes of the analytics team by collecting, analyzing, and presenting organizational data. This is a 6 – 9 month internship with the possibility of an extension and/or salary based on performance, job requirements, and availability of the selected candidate Reports to: Lawrence Griffith, Executive Location: Chicago, Illinois Who We Are Our team’s digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more. This Position Will Entail

THE POSITION WILL ENTAIL:

Creating detailed business analyses including outlining problems, identifying opportunities, and proposing solutions to achieve organizational goals. Analyzing organizational data and identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts that explain the data. Synthesizing findings from analyses of organizational data and creating data-based verbal/written recommendations to upper management. Communicating with customers, competitors, suppliers, professional organizations, and others to maintain familiarity with related industry or business trends. Composing presentations using communications technology including PowerPoint, speaking articulately, and engaging audience presentations. Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with a wide range of teams, including Senior Management. Other duties as assigned, etc. Desired Skills Qualifications

DESIRED SKILLS FOR QUALIFICATION:

Proven presentation skills, and proficiency in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint to present data-based reports. General proficiency in computer technology and various Microsoft Office applications. Systems analysis skills – determining the ideal state of a functioning system and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect system outcomes. Time management skills. Ability to speak clearly and express complex ideas orally. Proven problem-solving and deductive reasoning skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field including, but not limited to Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology. Currently enrolled in or a current Graduate Student in a related field including but not limited to Accounting, Business, Finance, or Information Technology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in Product Management or Systems/Business Analysis. Previous experience related to data collection, analysis, and reporting. 1 or more years of experience in a B2B role with a focus on client success, technical support, or product support (B2C experience is a plus). Experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Digital Factory is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Human™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Human, Inc.