Principal Business Analyst

Job Summary

The Principal Business Analyst is responsible for evaluating the business's engineering insight needs, translating them into measurable metrics, and analyzing performance to drive efficiency and improvements across functions.

This role involves developing data models, process flows, and metrics while collaborating with engineering and other departments to ensure alignment with evolving business objectives.

The Principal Business Analyst will identify areas for process improvement, recommend system and process changes, and monitor performance to support continuous improvement and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate engineering insight needs and translate them into measurable business metrics for decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Analyze and synthesize business data to identify performance trends, risks, and opportunities, explaining not only what is happening but why.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, particularly within engineering, to document or validate the current business process (As-Is) and support process improvement initiatives.
• Work with management to define short- and long-term objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and potential business gains.
• Identify areas requiring improvements by analyzing current process metrics and performance.
• Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor and validate insights, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Recommend process and system changes based on data analysis and identified trends or patterns.
• Establish metrics to determine whether intended outcomes are achieved and drive accountability for meeting goals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to reduce business process variations and optimize performance.
• Prepare project presentations for senior management and assist in developing process improvement plans to meet business goals.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and innovation to increase operational transparency and predictability.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, business, engineering, physical/applied sciences, or a related management discipline (e.g., business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or management information technology).
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in business analysis or a related role.
• Previous experience in engineering within complex systems.
• Strong understanding of the value of metrics, iterative delivery, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience developing requirements for data collection and translating data into actionable insights for the organization.
• Excellent communication, organizational, critical thinking, and team-building skills.
• Working knowledge of technical concepts, strategies, methodologies, architectures, and technical standards.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and lead projects to successful completion.
  
  

Education: Bachelors Degree

Skills: team-building,data analysis,business process,decision-making,data modeling,project management,business analysis,metrics,communication,management,process improvement