Senior Business Analyst

Overview

Sky Water has been engaged by a growing, mission-driven life sciences company in central Minnesota — with a global footprint and we are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to serve as a strategic partner to its business and executive leadership team.

This is not a reporting or data analytics role: you will shape enterprise technology initiatives, translate business strategy into actionable solutions, and serve as a trusted advisor from the frontline to the C-suite.

• Manage and prioritize a technology backlog aligned to business strategy
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through adoption
• Partner with technical teams, vendors, and consultants on enterprise platforms
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and drive meaningful change

• Strong base + bonus + full benefits + 401(k) match
• Lean, high-trust IT team with genuine cross-functional influence
• A company investing in work that matters
• Clear path toward career growth

Must be local to Minnesota and cannot require sponsorship at this time.

• 4-year degree
• 5+ years supporting enterprise business systems (not data/reporting focus)
• ERP and CRM experience
• Confident communicator at all levels; exec presence is essential
• Agile/Waterfall hybrid experience; tools like Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Confluence
• Commutable to central MN headquarters (hybrid, 2–3 days onsite)
• Cannot require sponsorship