Business/Data Analyst POST NUMBER: 456381
Overview
We are seeking a Business Analyst / Data Analyst with a strong foundation in data governance, analytics, and product ownership. The ideal candidate will combine analytical rigor with business insight—identifying gaps, documenting user stories, ensuring data quality, and supporting end-to-end product delivery. This role requires someone who can manage both business and technical requirements while enforcing data integrity, compliance, and governance standards across the organization.
Responsibilities
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Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs, uncover process gaps, and translate requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation.
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Support data governance initiatives, ensuring data quality, lineage, and compliance across systems by implementing standards, validation checks, and stewardship practices.
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Analyze large, complex data sets to identify anomalies, trends, and root causes; recommend solutions that align with business goals.
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Develop, maintain, and optimize Python SQL ETL pipelines to ingest, transform, and validate structured/unstructured data across multiple sources.
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Design and automate dashboards and reports in Power BI and other BI tools to deliver actionable insights, track KPIs, and enable data-driven decision-making.
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Partner with product owners to prioritize backlog items, manage dependencies, and align product roadmaps with business objectives.
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Facilitate workshops, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies to drive collaboration and ensure timely delivery of business-critical solutions.
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Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve operational outcomes.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
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5–7 years of experience in business analysis, data analytics, or related roles.
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Strong expertise in SQL, Python, and ETL pipeline development.
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Hands-on experience building dashboards and reports in Power BI (plus experience with other BI/reporting tools such as Sisense, SAP, or Alteryx).
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Experience with data governance practices including data quality, lineage, metadata management, and compliance frameworks.
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Proficiency with AWS (S3, Lambda, Athena) and data automation workflows.
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Demonstrated experience documenting BRDs, user stories, and technical workflows in Agile/SAFe environments.
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
Nice-to-Have
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Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory standards (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
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Experience with visualization and collaboration tools (Figma, JIRA, Confluence).
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Exposure to telecom, healthcare, or enterprise software domains.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.