Entry Level Business Analyst
The Entry-Level Business Analyst will collaborate with business and technical teams to gather and document requirements, analyze processes, and support data-driven decision-making. This role involves preparing key documentation, assisting with data analysis using SQL and Excel, supporting testing activities, and facilitating clear communication between stakeholders to drive project success.
About Careertakes
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Summary
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Business Analyst to join their IT team. This is an early-career position ideal for recent graduates or candidates with internships, academic projects, or coursework in business analysis, data analytics, or information systems. Estimated pay: $69,757 per year (estimated).
What You’ll Do
You will support business and technical teams to clarify requirements, document processes, and help deliver data-driven solutions.
- Gather and document business and functional requirements from stakeholders
- Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Prepare Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs), process flows, and other documentation
- Write user stories and acceptance criteria
- Assist with data analysis and reporting using Excel and SQL
- Participate in requirement-gathering meetings and project discussions
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and other testing efforts
- Track requirements, issues, and project deliverables
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Maintain project documentation and provide status updates
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Basic knowledge of SQL and Microsoft Excel for data analysis
- Understanding of software development lifecycles and project phases
- Familiarity with requirements gathering and business process analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with both business and technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, or similar project-management tools
- Basic knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience creating process flow diagrams (Visio, Lucidchart)
- Familiarity with visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
What We Offer
- Early-career development in IT-focused business analysis
- Hands-on exposure to requirements gathering, documentation, and UAT
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams (business, developers, QA, PM)
- Competitive compensation (estimated at $69,757/year) and opportunity for growth
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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