Job Title: Business Analyst (Non-IT)

Job Description

This Business Analyst (Non-IT) role focuses on supporting business operations by maintaining strong vendor relationships, analyzing non-IT projects, and ensuring that project management processes run smoothly. Operating at a level above administrative support and below management, this position plays a key role in coordinating communication, documenting business processes, and tracking project performance against goals, deadlines, metrics, and budgets. The Business Analyst typically reports to a project manager or director and contributes directly to effective planning, financial oversight, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear and consistent communication channels across business units and between the project team and the broader organization.
• Maintain organized storage and retrieval systems for all project communication data and business metrics to ensure information is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Review contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements to support informed decision-making and ensure alignment with project and organizational requirements.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve business processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and consistency across projects.
• Set up project structures and work breakdown structures that define tasks, deliverables, and timelines in a clear and manageable way.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitoring transaction controls and comparing actual costs against approved budgets to identify variances and support corrective actions.
• Support project managers and directors with data-driven insights, reports, and analysis related to project performance, financials, and operational trends.
• Analyze business trends to help project future revenues and expenses, contributing to planning, forecasting, and resource allocation decisions.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in documentation, data management, and financial tracking.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage one's time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to daily work, particularly in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses to support planning and decision-making.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and data analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field.
• 24 years of relevant professional experience in business analysis, business operations, finance, or a closely related area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with enterprise applications or business systems is a plus and will support more efficient data management and reporting.
• Experience supporting project management activities, including goal setting, metrics tracking, and deadline management, is highly beneficial.
• Background in reviewing contracts or cost proposals is advantageous for supporting vendor and financial oversight.
• Familiarity with setting up project and work breakdown structures is desirable for effective project planning and execution.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers and cross-functional teams to support organizational objectives.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional, office-based environment that emphasizes structured project management and cross-functional collaboration. You will primarily work with standard business productivity tools, including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as enterprise applications where available. The position typically follows standard business hours, with the need to manage priorities and deadlines across multiple projects. The work involves regular interaction with project managers, directors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, and requires a high level of organization, professionalism, and accountability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chillicothe, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chillicothe, IL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.