Entry-Level Business Analyst

Location: Illinois, USA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Entry Level (0–2 Years)

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Business Analyst to support business operations, requirements gathering, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn business analysis methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.

• Assist in evaluating business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare business requirement documents, process flows, reports, and presentations.

• Analyze business data using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers.

• Support testing activities, including test case documentation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Maintain project documentation, meeting notes, action items, and requirement trackers.

• Assist in preparing dashboards and performance reports to support business decisions.

• Communicate findings, project updates, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

• Perform other business analysis tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.

• 0–2 years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, operations, or a related area.

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Understanding of business processes and requirements documentation.

• Ability to organize information, manage priorities, and work collaboratively.

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of SQL.

• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau.

• Understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies.

• Exposure to Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.

• Internship, academic project, or certification experience related to business analysis.

Work Environment

This is an onsite, full-time position based in Illinois, USA. The candidate will work closely with business and technical teams in a collaborative office environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without discrimination in accordance with applicable laws.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship availability, if any, will be communicated during the hiring process.