Business Process Specialist

Under direction, assists and contributes to all phases of data analysis, data management, and requisite documentation and reporting. Assists with business process and workflow analysis. Prepares and completes process improvement activities and reports. Collects and analyzes data to identify root cause of problems. Participates with Working with multiple departments to ensure measures of success. Identifies issues regarding service and timelines. Reviews performance metric for programs. Researches standardization and streamlining of processes and best practices. Prepares process recommendations in formats such as presentations, process maps, and templates. Assesses processes and associated documentation including process flows/modeling, procedural guides, templates, diagrams, and charts. Assists in preparation for system deployments including pre-requisite process and policy changes, data preparation, and user training. Compiles data to understand how trends and/or projections will affect future business needs. Assists with the preparation of cost and benefit analyses. Supports business office personnel and program/financial managers with the review and evaluation of end-to-end business processes/systems as well as in the development of associated process improvement recommendations. Develops ad-hoc reports and analyses in response to business unit requests. Performs other job-related duties as required.A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Administration, Operations Research and Supply Chain Management, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university is required. The equivalent of two years of full time paid experience or one year of educational internships in one or more of the following is required: Business Analytics (Data Mining, Qualitative and Quantitative Statistical Analysis, Data Forecasting, and Predictive Analysis) and Business Process Mapping and Redesign. (Substitutions: Two years of experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking. Graduate school education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.) A valid State of Ohio Identification is required. Must have documented experience with project management methodologies, process improvement tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), or statistics as well as experience in the implementation of business process mapping, charting software, and organizing Information Technology initiatives.
The responsibilities and expertise necessary for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

1. Proficient in the entire Microsoft Office Suite, including advances Excel functions, formulas, Power BI, and database management.
2.  Possess strong analytical, mathematical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
3.  Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Possess financial acumen and a solid understanding of governmental accounting principles.
5. Experience in business analysis, data analysis, and statistical analysis.
6.  Possess strong attention to detail.
7.  Demonstrated ability to analyze complex quantitative information.
8. Must be a self-starter with excellent customer service skills, business acumen, and interpersonal abilities, capable of multitasking efficiently.
9.  Excellent time management and organizational abilities, with the capability to prioritize tasks effectively.
10. Experience working with enterprise financial systems and structured datasets.
11. Proficiency and familiarity with the Advantage/CG I Financial System and Accela software are preferred.

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