Spherion Sioux Falls is seeking a Business Analyst II to join our client's team as a core analytical contributor. The Business Analyst II provides key analytical insights, advanced reporting, and technical system administration to support strategic decision-making across departments. This position directly owns the execution, validation, and monitoring of rule changes within internal Business Decision Management (BDM) platforms-including A/B experimentation, risk adjustments, and account management logic. Working with increased autonomy, the analyst ensures all data models and automated rule changes function accurately, are rigorously tested, and are clearly communicated to leadership.
Salary: $78k-90k/year DOE
Responsibilities:
Business Decision Management (BDM) & System Execution:
-Rule Implementation: Execute approved operational rule adjustments, A/B testing configurations, risk criteria, and account management actions within internal decisioning software. -Testing & Validation: Rigorously test and validate BDM rule logic prior to deployment to ensure technical accuracy and prevent operational disruption. -Impact Monitoring: Monitor post-implementation results against expected baselines, proactively identifying unexpected logic behavior, discrepancies, or system errors. -Audit Documentation: Maintain detailed audit logs of all BDM requirements, testing protocols, and change-management approvals in accordance with compliance protocols.
-Reporting, Data Analytics & Visualization:
-Dashboard Management: Build, update, and maintain recurring performance reports and BI dashboards tracking core operational metrics. -Ad-Hoc Data Analysis: Write database queries to extract, clean, and analyze complex datasets in response to cross-functional stakeholder requests. -A/B Testing Analytics: Track, evaluate, and interpret the performance impact of business experiments and policy shifts. -Trend Identification: Detect notable data variances or operational concerns and deliver clear, actionable summaries to key decision-makers.
Data Quality & Stakeholder Partnership:
-Data Hygiene: Conduct routine data quality checks and resolve database discrepancies to ensure reporting integrity. -Technical Communication: Translate complex technical rule updates, model outputs, and statistical findings into clear language for non-technical leadership. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with risk, product, and technology teams to align decisioning rules with long-term strategy.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
See below
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
-Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (Degrees in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or Engineering are preferred). -Experience: 2+ years of direct experience in business analytics, data analysis, business intelligence, or financial reporting.
Technical & Platform Experience:
-Database & Coding: Hands-on proficiency using SQL to query relational databases; working familiarity with Python, R, or similar analytical languages. -Decisioning Systems: Direct experience configuring, testing, or managing business rules within a Business Decision Management (BDM) system, decisioning platform, or automated workflow engine. -Data Visualization: Working knowledge of BI platforms such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools. -Spreadsheet Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and modeling.
Analytical & Interpersonal Skills:
-Practical understanding of A/B testing frameworks, change management, and data quality assurance principles. -Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex system logic clearly. -Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities to meet set deadlines.
To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply
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key responsibilities
Business Decision Management (BDM) & System Execution:-Rule Implementation: Execute approved operational rule adjustments, A/B testing configurations, risk criteria, and account management actions within internal decisioning software.-Testing & Validation: Rigorously test and validate BDM rule logic prior to deployment to ensure technical accuracy and prevent operational disruption.-Impact Monitoring: Monitor post-implementation results against expected baselines, proactively identifying unexpected logic behavior, discrepancies, or system errors.-Audit Documentation: Maintain detailed audit logs of all BDM requirements, testing protocols, and change-management approvals in accordance with compliance protocols.-Reporting, Data Analytics & Visualization:-Dashboard Management: Build, update, and maintain recurring performance reports and BI dashboards tracking core operational metrics.-Ad-Hoc Data Analysis: Write database queries to extract, clean, and analyze complex datasets in response to cross-functional stakeholder requests.-A/B Testing Analytics: Track, evaluate, and interpret the performance impact of business experiments and policy shifts.-Trend Identification: Detect notable data variances or operational concerns and deliver clear, actionable summaries to key decision-makers.Data Quality & Stakeholder Partnership:-Data Hygiene: Conduct routine data quality checks and resolve database discrepancies to ensure reporting integrity.-Technical Communication: Translate complex technical rule updates, model outputs, and statistical findings into clear language for non-technical leadership.-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with risk, product, and technology teams to align decisioning rules with long-term strategy.
experience 1-4 years
skills See below
qualifications
-Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (Degrees in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or Engineering are preferred).-Experience: 2+ years of direct experience in business analytics, data analysis, business intelligence, or financial reporting.Technical & Platform Experience:-Database & Coding: Hands-on proficiency using SQL to query relational databases; working familiarity with Python, R, or similar analytical languages.-Decisioning Systems: Direct experience configuring, testing, or managing business rules within a Business Decision Management (BDM) system, decisioning platform, or automated workflow engine.-Data Visualization: Working knowledge of BI platforms such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.-Spreadsheet Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and modeling.Analytical & Interpersonal Skills:-Practical understanding of A/B testing frameworks, change management, and data quality assurance principles.-Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex system logic clearly.-Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities to meet set deadlines.
education Bachelors