Senior Business Analyst (Strategy)

ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you wanttomake a positive impactonthecollegeadmissions process? Our staff helptoremove barriers and encourage studentstoforge their pathtoa better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicatedtothe pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in thecollegeadmission process. Eachyearwesupportmore than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they applytoour more than 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.

If you are an experienced Business Analyst professional and wanttobepartof a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technologytoadvance thecollegeadmission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Senior Business Analyst.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Beyond acollegeapplication provider, Common App is motivated by a mission promoting access, equity, and integrity in thecollegeadmissions process for all students.We carry the responsibilitytoevolve and adapttothe needs of everystudentincluding learners who may not believe postsecondary education is within their reach.We are relentless in our pursuit of our moonshot: closing our equity gap by 2030.

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for providing insights on market trends, themes, and competitors to inform product management, product positioning, and Constituent Engagement.The Sr. Business Analystwillpartnerwithproduct leaders and our Data Analytics and Research teamtodevelop standard analyses and metrics for Common Application products and services and consult on business decisionsbasedonthe results of these analyses.The successful candidatewillbe a self-starter comfortablewithambiguity,withstrong attentiontodetail, and driven by a desiretobring greater equity in thecollegeplanning and admissions process.

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Bachelor'sdegreein Business Administration, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, or other business disciplines; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 4-6yearsproven business analysis experience in Strategy, Finance, Business Operations, or Sales Strategy & Operations.
• Power user of Excel/ Google sheets.
• ExperiencewithTableau Desktop.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and abilitytodevise creative solutionstoproblems.
• Abilitytoinfluence stakeholders andworkcloselywiththemtoreach mutually acceptable solutions
• Experienceworkingin a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Driven by deep curiosity when it comestodata and energized by telling data stories.
• Experienced in creating, implementing, and routinizingreportingtoimprove data-informed decision-making capabilities for product, marketing, and/or sales teams.
• Skilledatconstructingexecutive-level presentations and presenting complex analytical findings in a clear, concise, and decision-impacting manner.

Theidealcandidatewillpossess:

• Comfortable aggregating large data sets from a variety of sources (e.g. combining Salesforce.comand usage data).
• Experience building Salesforce.comreports.
• ExperiencewithTableau Server.
• Management Consulting 2-3yearsof experience.
• Proficient in marketing/digital marketing research.
• Experience analyzing demand generation efforts, including return on ad spending, selling funnels, and reseller partnerships.
• Experience analyzing products and programs utilized by postsecondary institutions, including enrollment management products and services.
• A passion for higher education.

PAYRANGE

Target hiringsalaryrange $115,000-121,000

Common App is avirtualfirst environment. We value ouremployeestimeand efforts. Our commitmenttoyour success is enhanced by our competitivesalaryand an extensive benefits package including:

• Paidtimeoff
• Vacation Leave (starting at 10 daysperyear)
• Sick Leave (15 daysperyear)
• Paid Holidays (NewYears Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day)
• Floating Holidays (9 daystobe usedatemployees discretion)
• Mental Health Days (12peryear)