Business and Operations Analyst
Business and Operations Analyst
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Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Financial Management and Business Operations the Business and Operations Analyst plays a key role in supporting strategic and operational initiatives for the Financial Management area. This highly visible position will contribute to the advancement of institutional goals by facilitating business reviews supporting long-term planning and promoting operational excellence across university-related business functions.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and supporting comprehensive reviews of university-affiliated business and commercial activities including the evaluation of policy 3005 compliance.
Collaborating on the development of long- and short-term business plans and financial models to inform strategic decision-making.
Coordinating the implementation and assessment of strategic planning initiatives and continuous quality improvement projects ensuring alignment with university objectives and compliance with university state and federal regulations.
Conducting financial analyses including budget evaluations forecasting and trend analysis.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in business administration finance accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
Experience in a financial role in higher education with exposure to fund accounting budgeting payroll and routine finance operations.
Proficiency in analyzing complex data sets to inform strategic decisions.
Experience in financial analysis financial reporting and process analysis.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities for effective collaboration and reporting.
Intermediate level skills with current Microsoft Office software.
Ability to manage multiple projects prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
Demonstrated ability to develop implement or provide an assessment of internal controls for a broad scope of function
An understanding of and commitment to proper financial ethics and internal controls.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in data analytics tools and financial software systems relevant to business operations and financial planning.
General knowledge of accounting and auditing standards and of Federal rules regulations and circulars.
Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite business intelligence tools Banner and project management software.
Demonstrated ability to deploy logical and creative thinking in a problem-solving environment.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Salary range up to $60000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
September 10 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Marisela Garzaat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
