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Business Analyst
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What they do
A Business Analyst provides strategic management consulting to companies and businesses. Advises on ways to improve operations, increase efficiency, reduce costs and increase revenues; may recommend systems or organizational change. May specialize in an area of business practice or a specific industry; may also specialize in consulting with government agencies.
$100,387 / year median in California
-18% projected decline
Job Description
Business Analyst Spectraforce Technologies United States, California, Oakland Sep 02, 2026
Business Analyst 5 Months 15 days Oakland, CA
LOCATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT OPEN TO NON-LOCAL CANDIDATES BUT PREFERS LOCAL AND RESIDING IN THE BAY AREA/NEAR WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID IF CHOSEN CANDIDATE IS LOCAL AND REMOTE IF CHOSEN CANDIDATE IS OUTSIDE SERVICE TERRITORY. THERE WILL BE MONTHLY MEETNGS REQUIRED
(LOCAL)
AND QUARTERLY MEETINGS IN-PERSON MEETINGS
(NON-LOCAL).
TOP THINGS LOOIKING FOR
Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Organizational, prioritization and multi- tasking skills.
Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity
Presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, or similar software
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs analysis on moderately complex data models selecting from various reports and data options.
Determines data needs, collects data, selects from different analytical techniques to achieve desired data outcomes.
Understands business needs, develops new reports and performs custom/ad-hoc reporting working independently. Presents findings to various audiences.
Performs basic research internally and externally.
Communicates with peers inside and outside the department exchanging ideas or gathering information.
Participates on project teams.
EDUCATION MINIMUM
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.
EXPERIENCE MINIMUM
2 years of related work experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(DESIRED) Knowledge of different analytical methods, approaches and tactics
Full understanding of fundamental analysis and what-if modeling and how different factors affect business outcomes
Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Organizational, prioritization and multi- tasking skills.
Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity
Presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio or similar software
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Advanced in Information Analysis, Metrics and KPI Tracking
Proficient in Market Research, Consulting Skills, Project Management Skills
General understanding in Operational Monitoring & Analysis, Advocacy and Persuasion, and Presentation Skills