Business Analyst

One of our Chicago clients is seeking an IT Business Analyst to join their team. Below are the details

Location:

Chicago, IL (can sit remote)

Contract:

6 months

Pay rate: $45‑55/hr W2

This role focuses on improving data quality, streamlining workflows, and building clear business cases that demonstrate the value of system upgrades. The analyst will partner with central office teams, IT, and staff to gather requirements, analyze data, and support three major initiatives.

• Identify workflow inefficiencies and quantify time savings, data quality improvements, and operational benefits.
• Build value frameworks, business cases, and impact models for modernization initiatives.
• Analyze large datasets (SECA assignments, course codes, portal usage) to validate recommendations.
• Lead interviews, workshops, and requirements-gathering sessions with office stakeholders.
• Translate needs into clear business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Document current and future-state workflows, process maps, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Support communication plans, training materials, and implementation documentation.
• Assist with vendor evaluations, RFP development, and system capability assessments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of business analysis and IT experience in large or public‑sector environments.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience with business cases, requirements documentation, workflow/process mapping, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and BA tools.
• Familiarity with Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• BA certifications (CBAP, PMI‑PBA) strongly preferred.