Entry-Level Business Analyst

Job Description

Business Analyst | ATC

The Tone:
This is an entry-level role at American Technology Consulting (ATC). ATC is a service-first technology consulting company dedicated to helping businesses achieve their full potential through advanced technology solutions. The company assists organizations in using data for smarter decisions and to create meaningful impact. At ATC, there is a strong culture of growth, and this role invites individuals to join a team where they can contribute to important projects and develop into data-driven problem solvers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified

• Mission: To understand diverse business challenges, analyze complex requirements, and assist in delivering efficient, impactful technology solutions for clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), process mapping tools, Agile, Waterfall, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, SQL, database concepts

What You’ll Actually Do
• Requirement Gathering: Partner with stakeholders to meticulously gather, document, and validate essential business requirements for projects.
• Process Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis to identify existing process inefficiencies and actively propose actionable improvements for enhanced operations.
• Solution Translation: Collaborate closely with technical development teams to ensure that business requirements are accurately translated and implemented into effective solutions.
• Documentation & Support: Create comprehensive documentation, including detailed workflows, process maps, and user stories, and support project planning and tracking.
• Quality Assurance: Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) and feedback cycles to refine deliverables, ensuring they meet user needs and expectations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s degree; this is an entry-level position that welcomes candidates from all educational and professional backgrounds, including recent graduates without prior technical experience.
• Experience: None specified; a foundational understanding of business analysis principles and methodologies is expected for this early career role. Familiarity with project methodologies like Agile or Waterfall is required.
• Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities for problem-solving; exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities for effective stakeholder engagement; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and various process mapping tools. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Bonus: Internship or hands-on experience in a business analysis or consulting capacity; familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA or Confluence; experience with data visualization tools like Power BI; basic knowledge of SQL or general database concepts is advantageous.