FHI360 is a premier human development organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Your work at FHI360 will directly impact our mission to make the world a better place.

The Strategy and Innovation Office seeks a Business Analyst as its newest team member. The selected candidate will report to the Senior Advisor of Measurement and Data. Our team is centralto supporting FHI360’s strategic ambition and facilitating organizational learning and evidence use. The work of the Business Analyst includes collaboration with cross-functional teams within FHI360 to build data and learning products for measuring organization-level external impact and internal business performance. In addition to applying your technical skills, you will gain invaluable exposure to different aspects of the business, enabling you to broaden your skills and build a strong network.

We value a balance of people and technical skills in our team members. You will be responsible for engaging stakeholders to design and implement data collection tools, processes, and dashboards. FHI360 provides the latest data science tools. You will use conventional and innovative techniques to build business intelligence products, including PowerBI Dashboards, to demonstrate organization-level performance results. You must have proven experience in business data analysis and visualization.

This position will require one day in-person per week in our Washington DC office. (Candidates not currently based in the DC area should note plans to relocate in their resume or cover letter in order to be considered.)

Accountabilities:

• Supports business activities for the development of organization-wide metrics, data collection and analysis, and dashboard development to informorganizational impact and performance measurement.

• Analyzes external and internal data to identify trends/opportunities, develops strategic optionsbased on the insights synthesized from the data analyzed, and creates compellingpresentations identifying the key business implications and recommendations.

• Provides and delivers strategic data analysis, insights and presentations to senior leadershipand functional teams. Be able to develop and manage multiple data dashboards concurrently.

• Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data to supportbusiness needs.

• Contributes to improving the department’s internal systems, processes, and tools particularlyas they enhance the vision of strategy development, analytics, and/or innovation.

• Updates data from multiple sources regularly to provide information to management to make strategic business decisions.

• Coordinates with relevant business teams and individuals on the issues of data collection, data quality, metrics improvement, and sharing analysis results.

• Assists with project management and coordination/development of work plans, deliverables,and activities.

• Maintains report forms, formats, information dashboards, data generators, reports and otherresources.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on moderate problems that require analysis of data and review of a range of factors.

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Builds productive internal and external working relationships.

• Decisions or actions may affect a work unit.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Has no supervisory responsibility.

• Contributes to business and operational decisions that affect the department.

• Receives instruction on new assignments or projects.

• Reports to Senior Advisor, Measurement and Data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or International Equivalent in Business Administration, Finance orRelated Field.

• Requires 2-5 years of experience with research, business data analysis, and dashboard development.

• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative data research and analysis.
• Prior private sector experience such as management consulting, business data science, corporate strategy, or corporate development, is a plus.
• Working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of strategic business analysis. Includes the ability to understand a business problem or question, develop and drive analyses, address the key issues, and communicate the recommendation through a compelling storyline.
• Prior experience with business performance metrics and developing business intelligence dashboards.
• Solid experience in working with data analysis and visualization software, preferably MS Excel, R, Python, or PowerBI.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to and interact with senior executives.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, especially senior executives.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential and proprietary information.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on akeyboard.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift or move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint,Skype/Zoom/Teams), Data applications (MS Excel, R, Python, and PowerBI etc.) cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

Less than 10%

The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.