Dice
Business Analyst
Dice, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Start Date:
ASAP, LOA starts mid-Sept, looking to have Candidate start week or so prior for ramp up timeLocation:
Seattle, WA-98109Duration:
5 MonthsHybrid:
3 days in Office, 2 days remoteSchedule:
M-F, 40 hours/ weekOvertime Estimate:
Not Expected - but could require some here and there due to PEAK season coming up.Number and Type of Interviews:
Expect to have 3 Rounds - HM, BA on Team and Risk Manager on Team1 with HM: Get to know each other, will Candidate be good fit / successful in role.1 with BA on Team: LP Questions / Technical Evaluation - Give Technical Question and evaluate on Candidate thought process and how conclusion came to be.1 with Risk Manager: Behavioral Questions / PREV Experience relevance for role.Notes:
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with relational database concepts, and client-server concepts. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.Description:
Client's Perfect Order Experience team works to ensure that Customers can buy with confidence on client's website. To this end, we (1) Build technology innovations and intelligence, and (2) Design and implement policies, and tools, which help us detect and enforce on bad actors, thereby ensuring Customer trust. We are looking for a Business Analyst with a passion for using data to discover and solve real world problems. You will enjoy working with one of the richest data sets in the world, have access to cutting-edge technology, and will see your insights protect customers in near-real-time while also working to improve the experience we provide Sellers.The perfect candidate will have a passion for analyzing data and using that analysis to drive key insights and recommendations. As a business analyst you will also build reports and metrics, drive ad-hoc analysis and communicate insights to key stakeholders. You will not only execute on the required skills but also be able to influence, educate, and drive results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects
Reason for Request:
Covering LOASurrounding Team and Key Projects:
Critical Business Analyst coverage while current one is on Mat leave. Important Business Review Team is working on for Senior Leadership - Candidate needs to have strong skills in Excel, SQL, Dashboards, Create/ Complete Queries to complete project needs and team support. Work on defect reductions for customers - very critical role within company. AI Work - Product QualityTypical Day in the Role
Chance for Extension/ Conversion:
Possible depending on performance & HC availability to extend and work towards conversion.Daily Schedule / OT Expectations:
M-F 40 HRS. No OT Expected - small amount possible during PEAK.Interaction with Team:
Mix of Independent and Collaborative work - need good communication with various teams in finding needs and next steps.Typical Task Breakdown:
Build and maintain recurring metrics and reportsComplete ad hoc data retrieval and analysis using relational databases, Excel and other data management systems.Monitor existing metrics, develop and propose new metrics, and identify new, actionable risk signals.Design and implement reporting solutions enabling stakeholders to manage the business and make effective decisions.Support cross-functional teams on the day-to-day execution of projects and initiatives.Help develop requirements and specifications with business and development teams.Effectively communicate insights to key stakeholders through both written and verbal communication.Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
What makes this role interesting / Selling Points:
Chance for conversion. Challenging work / stakeholder work - high visibility / high reward throughout.Candidate Requirements
Opportunity to showcase skills and grow in role.Desired Leadership Principles:
Earns Trust - working with other teams on deliverables, earn trust to meet expectations for team standards and knowing what needs to be done for tasks with little direction.Deep Dive - strong analytical skill set - SQL, Excel, pull tables, analysis of metrics / deeper explanation behind data.Ownership - Be open to being collaborative and jumping in to tasks where needed for team support.Degrees / Certs and/or Experience Required:
3-5 yrs field experience - focused on technical skill set more than background area.5+ years of Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, array functions, power pivots, etc.) and data visualization tools such as Tableau experience.Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders.Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights.Experience with Excel and SQL.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to communicate across business areas.Performance Indicators:
Weekly 1:1 with HM - touch base on progress / leadership performance / feedback and concerns.Top 3 Must-have Hard Skills
Data Visualization & Dashboard Maintenance Experience: (Not building new dashboards, be able to troubleshoot items within existing dashboards and programs) - 2-4 Years Tableau (or Quick Sight) experience desired.2-4 years of Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, array functions, power pivots, etc.)Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights.#TB_EN
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Start Date:
ASAP, LOA starts mid-Sept, looking to have Candidate start week or so prior for ramp up timeLocation:
Seattle, WA-98109Duration:
5 MonthsHybrid:
3 days in Office, 2 days remoteSchedule:
M-F, 40 hours/ weekOvertime Estimate:
Not Expected - but could require some here and there due to PEAK season coming up.Number and Type of Interviews:
Expect to have 3 Rounds - HM, BA on Team and Risk Manager on Team1 with HM: Get to know each other, will Candidate be good fit / successful in role.1 with BA on Team: LP Questions / Technical Evaluation - Give Technical Question and evaluate on Candidate thought process and how conclusion came to be.1 with Risk Manager: Behavioral Questions / PREV Experience relevance for role.Notes:
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with relational database concepts, and client-server concepts. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.Description:
Client's Perfect Order Experience team works to ensure that Customers can buy with confidence on client's website. To this end, we (1) Build technology innovations and intelligence, and (2) Design and implement policies, and tools, which help us detect and enforce on bad actors, thereby ensuring Customer trust. We are looking for a Business Analyst with a passion for using data to discover and solve real world problems. You will enjoy working with one of the richest data sets in the world, have access to cutting-edge technology, and will see your insights protect customers in near-real-time while also working to improve the experience we provide Sellers.The perfect candidate will have a passion for analyzing data and using that analysis to drive key insights and recommendations. As a business analyst you will also build reports and metrics, drive ad-hoc analysis and communicate insights to key stakeholders. You will not only execute on the required skills but also be able to influence, educate, and drive results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects
Reason for Request:
Covering LOASurrounding Team and Key Projects:
Critical Business Analyst coverage while current one is on Mat leave. Important Business Review Team is working on for Senior Leadership - Candidate needs to have strong skills in Excel, SQL, Dashboards, Create/ Complete Queries to complete project needs and team support. Work on defect reductions for customers - very critical role within company. AI Work - Product QualityTypical Day in the Role
Chance for Extension/ Conversion:
Possible depending on performance & HC availability to extend and work towards conversion.Daily Schedule / OT Expectations:
M-F 40 HRS. No OT Expected - small amount possible during PEAK.Interaction with Team:
Mix of Independent and Collaborative work - need good communication with various teams in finding needs and next steps.Typical Task Breakdown:
Build and maintain recurring metrics and reportsComplete ad hoc data retrieval and analysis using relational databases, Excel and other data management systems.Monitor existing metrics, develop and propose new metrics, and identify new, actionable risk signals.Design and implement reporting solutions enabling stakeholders to manage the business and make effective decisions.Support cross-functional teams on the day-to-day execution of projects and initiatives.Help develop requirements and specifications with business and development teams.Effectively communicate insights to key stakeholders through both written and verbal communication.Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
What makes this role interesting / Selling Points:
Chance for conversion. Challenging work / stakeholder work - high visibility / high reward throughout.Candidate Requirements
Opportunity to showcase skills and grow in role.Desired Leadership Principles:
Earns Trust - working with other teams on deliverables, earn trust to meet expectations for team standards and knowing what needs to be done for tasks with little direction.Deep Dive - strong analytical skill set - SQL, Excel, pull tables, analysis of metrics / deeper explanation behind data.Ownership - Be open to being collaborative and jumping in to tasks where needed for team support.Degrees / Certs and/or Experience Required:
3-5 yrs field experience - focused on technical skill set more than background area.5+ years of Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, array functions, power pivots, etc.) and data visualization tools such as Tableau experience.Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders.Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights.Experience with Excel and SQL.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to communicate across business areas.Performance Indicators:
Weekly 1:1 with HM - touch base on progress / leadership performance / feedback and concerns.Top 3 Must-have Hard Skills
Data Visualization & Dashboard Maintenance Experience: (Not building new dashboards, be able to troubleshoot items within existing dashboards and programs) - 2-4 Years Tableau (or Quick Sight) experience desired.2-4 years of Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, array functions, power pivots, etc.)Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights.#TB_EN
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