Business Analyst

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About the Role

Business analysts (BAs) are responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats

  • Construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications

  • Improve systems by studying current practices; designing modifications

  • Recommend controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures

  • Define project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases and elements; forming project team; establishing project budget

  • Monitor project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions

  • Maintain user confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential

  • Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends

  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

  • Validate resource requirements and develop cost estimate models

  • Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group

  • Interpret, evaluate and interrelate research data and develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making

  • Plan and coordinate the development of primary and secondary market research studies in support of strategic planning and specific marketing initiatives, as required and presents findings of studies to client committees

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

  • Microsoft Access and/or SQL experience strongly preferred

  • Ability to impact operations and effect change without being confrontational

  • Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive

  • Ability to work independently and with others

  • Extremely organized with strong time-management skills

Preferred Skills

  • Software Design

  • Analysis

  • Teamwork

  • Software Maintenance

  • Process Improvement

  • Microsoft Access and/or SQL experience

  • Big Picture Thinking

  • Work Well Under Pressure

  • Communication

  • Problem Solving

  • Critical Thinking

  • Relationship Building

About Melon

Melon broke into the technology space in March of 2017, focused on efficiently and effectively connecting businesses with their customers using technology. Comprising of more than 30 people, we are an elite, concentrated company of driven technologists focused on producing great work. By utilizing our extensive experience and eliminating the unnecessary overhead of large agencies, Melon is able to provide world-class solutions without bloated budgets or compromised delivery.

​We are headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Raleigh and Buenos Aires. As a company, we strive for simplicity and diversity. Simplicity in our work, getting things done and keeping spend to a minimum. Diversity in our thinking and in our hiring, bringing new and unique ideas forward at all times.

​Melon's success can be attributed to the core beliefs it was founded on. There are a lot of amazing people out there that have built large agencies and great teams, but who just want to get back to doing great work. We understand how to deliver on some of the most challenging projects. But we are also all too familiar with the costs, politics, and turnover that come with that structure. Melon was built as a way to take all of that knowledge and passion and put it back in an environment where it can thrive.

Why Work At Melon? 

Melon is a growing group of expert technologists who have come together with a single goal: do great work. No nonsense, no drama, just amazing people doing some really cool stuff.

​The average Melon employee has more than a dozen years of industry experience. Our US leadership team all have 20+ years of experience working with large agencies and consulting groups serving Fortune 500, large government, and large non-profit clients on complex digital transformation projects. Our expertise isn’t limited to the specific technical skills that are necessary to construct a website. We have a deep understanding of project financials, product positioning, and change management. We don’t just know how to build an application that meets your requirements - we know how to deal with all of the related aspects of getting that application into production and driving users to it.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Melon (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Melon or an affiliated Melon business may not be eligible for consideration.  

​Melon is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. 

​Equal Employment Opportunity 

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

​Melon is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.