SR BUSINESS ANALYST AHS, Hartford, CT

Senior Business Analysts are responsible for leader subsets of larger projects and initiatives and individual processes or projects that bring value to The Home Depot. They must possess strength in written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver and communicate project goals effectively. Additionally, they must possess a high level of analytical ability to distinguish multiple components of a problem and develop conclusions using quantitative skills. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to leading teams on projects, effective communication to teams and other leaders, reviewing and understanding sales/financial data, identifying trends in business and the retail industry. A successful Senior Business Analyst will possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills, effective communication style, and analytical abilities.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associates
• Perform data gathering tasks, synthesis - develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization
• Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize
• Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge.
• Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors
  
  NATURE AND SCOPE -
• Department - Services
• Typically reports to the Senior Manager Services Operations
• No associate report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).
  
  ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Typically requires overnight travel 80% of the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

• Must be eighteen years of age
• Must pass the Drug Test
• Must pass the Background Check
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable
  
  EDUCATION REQUIRED -
  The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
  
  YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 03
  
  PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS-
  Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
  
  ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -
  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS-
• 5 years of work experience if preferred
• Background in residential construction; estimating and bidding
• Strong Operations, Services and/or field knowledge
• Strong Communication Skills, verbal and written
• 80% travel required
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -
• Experience leading high performing teams
• Consulting management and/or project management
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis
• Problem Solving

-Strong Operations, Retail and /or field knowledge
-Systems/IT Solution development