Business Analyst
Sailes
IT, Sales & Business Development
United States · Georgia, USA · Alpharetta, GA, USA
Posted on Mar 9, 2026
A Business Analyst bridges the gap between IT and business teams by analyzing data, documenting processes, and identifying requirements to improve efficiency and profitability . Core duties include stakeholder collaboration, creating reports/dashboards, and conducting market research. Ideal candidates hold a degree in business or related fields, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience with tools like SQL, Excel, and BI software. Key Responsibilities
- Solution Design : Recommending solutions to enhance productivity and implementing, testing, and maintaining systems.
- Data Analysis : Analyzing data using tools like SQL and Excel to create dashboards, reports, and forecasts.
- Project Management : Supporting projects by defining scope, monitoring progress, and managing deliverables.
- Requirement Gathering : Collaborating with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional/technical requirements.
- Process Analysis : Analyzing existing business processes and systems to identify inefficiencies.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or a related field; MBA is often preferred.
- Experience: Generally 2-5+ years in business analysis or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical, conceptual thinking, and communication skills.
- Methodologies: Understanding of Agile/Scrum or Waterfall methodologies.