Business Analyst

About the Role

This Business Analyst role supports Our Client's Office of Data and Analytics in advancing the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) initiatives. The analyst will work in a collaborative, data‑driven environment, acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. By translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements and overseeing data‑governance activities, the incumbent will help ensure grant deliverables are met on time and with high quality. The position offers the opportunity to influence public‑health data strategy and improve operational visibility across a statewide program.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, document, and validate business and data requirements for PHIG‑related projects.
• Partner with the Portfolio Manager and Business Operations Analysts to manage intake, scope definition, work planning, and status reporting using Azure DevOps.
• Coordinate risk and issue management, ensuring timely communication with grant stakeholders and internal teams.
• Document data definitions, source‑to‑target mappings, business rules, metadata, data lineage, and data‑quality expectations.
• Maintain data‑governance artifacts, including ownership, stewardship, and change‑control records for PHIG data assets.
• Produce regular reports and dashboards that provide visibility into project progress, grant compliance, and operational metrics.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and reviews to align business objectives with technical solutions.
• Support the transition of completed initiatives from implementation to operational hand‑off, ensuring sustainability.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3‑5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in data‑focused or public‑health environments.
• Strong ability to translate complex business needs into clear functional and technical specifications.
• Proven experience with data‑governance practices, including metadata management, data lineage, and data‑quality frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder coordination and documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Public Health, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience managing project documentation, risk logs, and status reporting in a grant or our client setting is a plus.

Tools & Technologies

• Azure DevOps for work‑item tracking, sprint planning, and status reporting.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for documentation and reporting.
• Data‑modeling and metadata tools (e.g., ER/Studio, Collibra, or similar) for data‑governance artifacts.
• Business intelligence/reporting platforms such as Power BI or Tableau for dashboard creation.
• SQL basics for data validation and simple queries.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 12 months (Start Date: 12/01/2026 – End Date: 11/30/2027).
• On‑site position at 2 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN; standard business hours (Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm).

Interview Process

The interview process consists of an initial screening followed by a technical interview conducted via webcam. Candidates may be asked to discuss prior business‑analysis projects, data‑governance experience, and to walk through a sample requirement‑gathering exercise.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States