Junior Business Analyst (Huntsville, Alabama)

SiloSmashers, Inc. is a leading management and IT consulting firm, serving as a trusted advisor and solutions partner to a diverse range of government, business, and not-for-profit organizations. Applying proven expertise and methodologies, we help our customers align and mobilize every aspect of their operations, strengths, and resources to achieve Peak Performance and increased business value today and through the years ahead.

Position Overview

SiloSmashers is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to provide business analysis, consulting, and operational support for federal programs in Huntsville, Alabama. The Junior Business Analyst will work alongside experienced team members to gather and analyze requirements, coordinate activities, maintain task trackers, prepare communications and presentations, and support leadership decision-making. Responsibilities also include assisting with technology implementation initiatives, evaluating business processes, and supporting operational planning and reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, dependable, and proactive, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role is well suited for a professional with foundational business analysis experience who can manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis and Process Improvement

· Support requirements definition, business process analysis, and business design activities.

· Gather, review, and document business requirements through research, stakeholder interviews, surveys, and analysis of existing processes.

· Analyze operational challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and assist with developing recommendations to support decision-making.

· Support feasibility assessments, cost-benefit studies, lifecycle analysis, and other business evaluations as assigned.

· Assist with technology implementation initiatives, including requirements documentation, stakeholder coordination, user adoption, and post-implementation evaluations.

· Support information management initiatives through research, documentation, analysis, and reporting.

Program and Operational Coordination

· Maintain leadership calendars, coordinate meetings, and assist with scheduling priorities.

· Prepare meeting agendas, distribute supporting materials, and coordinate meeting logistics.

· Maintain task trackers, including action items, assigned responsibilities, deadlines, and completion status.

· Monitor outstanding activities and coordinate with stakeholders to support timely completion.

· Assist with travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and other operational support activities.

· Organize and maintain records and documentation to support ongoing program activities. Communications, Reporting, and Presentations

· Develop reports, briefings, presentations, and other documentation to communicate project activities, findings, and recommendations.

· Collect, organize, and analyze operational information and performance metrics to support management reviews and decision-making.

· Draft professional communications and correspondence consistent with organizational priorities.

· Prepare and update PowerPoint presentations using information gathered from stakeholders.

· Maintain information on SharePoint sites and other collaboration platforms.

· Coordinate with internal teams to ensure reports, presentations, and communications are accurate, complete, and timely.

 

Preferred Skills & Experiences

· Experience supporting business analysis, consulting, requirements definition, and business process improvement activities.

· Experience conducting stakeholder interviews, developing surveys, documenting requirements, and analyzing operational processes.

· Familiarity with feasibility assessments, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle analysis, and post-implementation evaluations.

· Experience supporting technology implementations, system transitions, or business system improvements.

· Experience providing executive-level administrative support, program coordination, or operational support.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

· Experience using SharePoint or comparable collaboration and document management platforms.

· Experience preparing professional correspondence, executive briefings, presentations, and operational reports.

· Familiarity with federal government operations, program management, or consulting environments.

· Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines.

Qualifications & Requirements

· Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

· Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience, including at least two (2) years of business analyst experience comprehending, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents.

· Ability to support requirements definition, business process improvement, and business design activities.

· Ability to present information clearly and respond effectively to sensitive issues.

· Ability to analyze and solve problems involving a variety of situations.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to meet the physical onsite attendance requirements at the Huntsville, Alabama location.