Business Analyst I

Liberty University is an educational institution seeking a Business Analyst I to analyze university spending patterns and financial data. The role develops reports and dashboards, communicates actionable insights, supports procurement analytics and strategies, and identifies opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Collects, organizes, and analyzes transactional spend data, patterns, and anomalies from multiple systems

Develop and deliver dashboards, reports, and visualizations based on requests and to communicate findings

Creates an organizational spend map that outlines key spend characteristics

Assists with KPI, RFI, Strategic Plan, Health Check, and executive reporting requests

Categorize transactions as needed to summarize spend by key characteristics

Summarizes analysis into reports and communicates results to key stakeholders

Trains and supports stakeholders in the use of the University’s procurement reporting systems

Contributes to supplier rationalization decisions based on spend analysis

Assists in establishing procurement analytics strategies based on data insights and trends

Supports Procurement staff by providing ad-hoc spend analysis as needed. Present findings and recommendations to leadership and relevant teams

Actively pursues means of automating data processing and analysis processes

Develops a strong technical understanding of the procurement systems in use

Collaborates with IT/ADS/BuyLU teams on procurement data requests/changes/modifications

Responsible for the analytics modules within our procurement systems

Support the implementation and maintenance of procurement analytics tools. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all procurement data

Recommend improvements to systems or processes that enhance data visibility and usability

Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders

Regularly pursues professional development

Performs other duties and assists in procurement projects as assigned

Preferred

International Institution of Business Analysis (IIBA) certification or equivalent in Business Analytics

Master's of Business Administration or Master's Degree in Finance 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

MBA degree

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Lean experience

Lean certification

Six Sigma experience

Six Sigma certification

Jaggaer software

Infor software

Procurement software

Spanish fluency

American Sign Language

Benefits

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Hybrid

Company

Christian university offering degrees on campus and online

Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

https://www.liberty.edu/online/

Founded in 1971

5001-10000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Analytics, Business; significant additional experience may substitute

Two-to-four years of professional experience in business analytics, budgeting, accounting and/or financial analysis

Experience with databases and large datasets and its application to business strategy

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to produce thorough, precise work while effectively prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously

Working knowledge of procurement and source-to-pay software systems

Well-developed reasoning, communication, and customer service skills

Strong computer skills including effective use of MS Office software, Outlook, and Teams

Strong technical and business writing and presentation skills

Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups

Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan

Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, or be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))

Experience with databases and large datasets and their application to business strategy

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field; significant additional experience may substitute

Five to seven years of professional experience in business analytics, budgeting, accounting and/or financial analysis

International Institution of Business Analysis (IIBA) certification or equivalent in Business Analytics

Master's of Business Administration or Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field; significant additional experience may substitute

Eight or more years of professional experience in business analytics, budgeting, accounting and/or financial analysis

Advanced experience with databases and large datasets and their application to business strategy

Ability to effectively understand and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, in a clear, articulate, and professional manner, conveying complex ideas and information

Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates

Excellent computer skills including detailed knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Strong organizational skills

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Strong organizational skills, with ability to manage changes in priorities as need arises

Occasionally required to travel to locations throughout Virginia and occasionally out of state

Frequently requires sitting for extended periods to perform deskwork and efficiently and accurately interface with computer systems via keyboard and mouse

Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally, including use of phone, video conferencing software, instant chat, and other communication methods

Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the workplace

Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business

Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Use of one's personal vehicle is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required

Master's of Business Administration or Master's Degree in Finance 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

Five to seven years of professional experience in business analytics, budgeting, accounting and/or financial analysis.

Eight or more years of professional experience in business analytics, budgeting, accounting and/or financial analysis.

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Business Analytics, Financial Analysis, Large-Scale Data Analysis, Procurement and Source-to-Pay Software, Jaggaer, Infor, IIBA Certification, Lean Six Sigma, Spanish

Preferred skills

Lean or Six Sigma Experience/Certification, Fluency in Spanish or American Sign Language

Experience

2-4 years