Apex Systems
Overview
We are hiring for the
Business Analyst - Raleigh, NC $45/hr
role at
Apex Systems . Location: Raleigh, North Carolina - 3 days per week on-site Duration: 12+ month contract Pay Rate Range: W2 40-45/hr Responsibilities
Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions to capture clear, validated, and prioritized business and technical needs. Analyze financial data (budget, allotments, expenditures, revenues, payroll, and grants). Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, system specifications, and business process documentation. Coordinate and support the design, testing, and implementation of new financial data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools. Develop and maintain business process flows, requirements traceability, data dictionaries, and user guides. Support compliance reporting (state and federal) by ensuring accuracy and integrity of data submissions. Partner with developers and data engineers to ensure business rules and calculations are properly implemented in systems. Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to product teams to improve efficiency and data quality. Provide training, knowledge transfer, and support to financial staff and end users. Serve as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared understanding of goals. Apply project management discipline (scope tracking, issue management, timelines) to maintain alignment and support iterative delivery. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or hybrid BA/PM, preferably in financial systems or education sector. Strong understanding of financial data, accounting principles, budgets, and grants. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and financial data analysis tools. Experience with ERP, data warehouses, or financial management systems. Exceptional documentation skills (requirements, user stories, test cases, process mapping). Outstanding facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with ability to build consensus and guide discussions productively. Familiarity with state or federal financial reporting requirements. Preferred Skills
Preferred certifications: PMI-PBA, PMP, AgileBA, or equivalent. Experience with education finance (allotments, funding formulas, payroll, grants). Exposure to Snowflake, Oracle, or other cloud-based data systems. Familiarity with Agile/SDLC methodologies, with ability to apply iterative approaches to requirements and delivery. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, balancing BA and PM responsibilities. Apex Benefits Overview
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for Consultants and a certified Career Coach. A full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources is available in the Welcome Packet provided by an Apex team member. EEO: Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. If you require an accommodation to search or apply, contact Employee Services.
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We are hiring for the
Business Analyst - Raleigh, NC $45/hr
role at
Apex Systems . Location: Raleigh, North Carolina - 3 days per week on-site Duration: 12+ month contract Pay Rate Range: W2 40-45/hr Responsibilities
Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions to capture clear, validated, and prioritized business and technical needs. Analyze financial data (budget, allotments, expenditures, revenues, payroll, and grants). Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, system specifications, and business process documentation. Coordinate and support the design, testing, and implementation of new financial data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools. Develop and maintain business process flows, requirements traceability, data dictionaries, and user guides. Support compliance reporting (state and federal) by ensuring accuracy and integrity of data submissions. Partner with developers and data engineers to ensure business rules and calculations are properly implemented in systems. Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to product teams to improve efficiency and data quality. Provide training, knowledge transfer, and support to financial staff and end users. Serve as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared understanding of goals. Apply project management discipline (scope tracking, issue management, timelines) to maintain alignment and support iterative delivery. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or hybrid BA/PM, preferably in financial systems or education sector. Strong understanding of financial data, accounting principles, budgets, and grants. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and financial data analysis tools. Experience with ERP, data warehouses, or financial management systems. Exceptional documentation skills (requirements, user stories, test cases, process mapping). Outstanding facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with ability to build consensus and guide discussions productively. Familiarity with state or federal financial reporting requirements. Preferred Skills
Preferred certifications: PMI-PBA, PMP, AgileBA, or equivalent. Experience with education finance (allotments, funding formulas, payroll, grants). Exposure to Snowflake, Oracle, or other cloud-based data systems. Familiarity with Agile/SDLC methodologies, with ability to apply iterative approaches to requirements and delivery. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, balancing BA and PM responsibilities. Apex Benefits Overview
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for Consultants and a certified Career Coach. A full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources is available in the Welcome Packet provided by an Apex team member. EEO: Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. If you require an accommodation to search or apply, contact Employee Services.
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