Business Analyst (Non-IT) 3

Job Title: Business Analyst (Non-IT)

Job Description

This Business Analyst (Non-IT) role focuses on business operations and vendor relationship management for non-IT projects. The position sits above an administrative level and below management, supporting project managers and directors by maintaining project management processes, including goals, deadlines, metrics, and budgets. You will act as a key liaison across business units, contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation, and provide analytical insights on business trends, revenues, and expenses.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear and consistent communication services across business units and between project teams and the broader organization.
• Maintain accurate storage and efficient retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics to support reporting and decision-making.
• Review contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Set up project structures and work breakdown structures that support effective project planning, tracking, and execution.
• Establish, document, and refine business processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and control across operations.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitoring transaction controls and actual costs against approved budgets.
• Identify and predict potential budget overruns and provide well-supported recommendations and solutions to mitigate financial risk.
• Analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Apply accounting and mathematical principles as needed to validate financial data and support business analyses.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals, deadlines, metrics, and budgets are clearly defined, monitored, and achieved.
• Use advanced Excel and other enterprise applications to build reports, dashboards, and analytical models that support business decisions.
• Work independently, managing your time and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and support multiple concurrent initiatives.

Essential Skills

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in business analysis, business operations, finance, or a closely related field.
• Advanced Excel experience, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in contracts, budgets, metrics, and documentation.
• Customer service mindset and strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective vendor and internal relationships.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to daily work as needed.
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses to support planning and forecasting.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise applications is a plus and will support more advanced reporting and analysis.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is accepted and considered beneficial.
• Internship experience in business analysis, operations, finance, or related roles is accepted as part of overall experience.
• Experience in roles such as Demand and Order Analyst or similar positions provides a strong foundation for this role.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, documents, and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within small teams while also working independently.
• Interest in gaining exposure to a large, complex corporate environment with potential for future career opportunities.

Work Environment

This position is based 100% in an office environment and is not a remote role. You will work closely with a small team of three members, fostering tight collaboration and direct communication. The role uses standard office technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and enterprise applications, within a structured, project-focused setting. The environment supports professional attire appropriate for an office and offers exposure to a large corporate organization, providing insight into high-level business operations and potential future opportunities.

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 23, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.