Position Description
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience
6
Summary
The Senior Business Analyst is considered a subject matter expert, acts as a project lead, and performs highly technical operations in the area of data acquisition, management, analysis or dissemination. The senior analyst is responsible for providing analytical support to economists and other professionals in the System, including design and maintenance of data and metadata storage and delivery solutions and statistical or financial analysis.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Directs or participates in establishing methods and systems for data collection or analysis of economic variables relevant to the formulation and conduct of monetary and regulatory policy and financial stability analysis.
- Supports economists, statisticians, and other analysts in obtaining and manipulating economic, financial, or regulatory data. Performs complex data analysis in support of ad-hoc and standing user requests.
- Answers inquiries from senior staff, other agencies, and the general public about reporting issues, data content, and related topics; participates in the establishment of standards for publishing report descriptions and related documentation.
- Takes a lead role in developing and implementing efforts to promote electronic collection, acquisition, and dissemination of data.
- Manages the timeliness and integrity of data; creates and supervises documentation of database contents and data flows; facilitates and supervises the use of data to support the requirements of management, data maintainers, and data users.
- Develops appropriate methodologies, policies and procedures for collecting, storing, analyzing, and presenting data products.
- Serves as project manager or subject matter expert on major projects. May direct assignments for lower level staff.
- Designs and conducts training activities and oversees the creation and support of documentation to support those activities.
- Develops own professional skills. Identifies appropriate directions for own professional development, and initiates activities to bring about that development.
Position Requirements
About the Role
The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for providing analytical, operational, and program support to division leadership, including design and implementation of business processes and programs. Collects, maintains, and disseminates business data and information pertaining to a broad range of division and/or branch programs and activities, and makes recommendations to increase efficiency and streamline processes through sustainable process improvement. The senior analyst is responsible for providing analytical support in the development of reporting that supports effective operations, processes, efficient financial management, strategic decision-making, and resource allocation. Provides quality information and consultative services that enable our leaders to make informed decisions and proactively manage their business.
About The Team
The Operations & Resource Management team consists of Chief, Lead Business Management Analyst, Senior Business Management Analyst and a contractor. The team provides a wide portfolio of operational support and resource management services for the Monetary Affairs and Financial Stability Division, in conjunction with central HR, financial services, travel office and policy.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, public policy, or data analysis
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of training and experience
Technical Skills
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Statistical analysis and reporting skills
- Proficiency in analytical software (Tableau preferred)
- Effectively resolves highly complex management data questions
- Information Technology
- SharePoint experience or other collaboration tools (required)
- Strong information technology skills
Communication & Collaboration
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent consulting skills (provides training as necessary)
- Shares information and knowledge with stakeholders and other analysts
- Functions as business or technical resource to colleagues and Board counterparts
Project Management & Coordination
- Skilled in project coordination and program administration
- Acts as project lead for operational, analytical, and administrative initiatives
- Skilled in planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Easily transitions across various tasks and roles; comfortable fulfilling multiple roles
- Evaluates and prioritizes multiple assignments
- Seeks opportunities to participate and lead projects
Stakeholder Management/Customer Service
- Demonstrated commitment to strong customer service philosophy
- Ability to earn trust and respect across internal customers and stakeholders
- Addresses stakeholder needs (internal and external)
- Functions as resource to stakeholders with a demonstrated vested interest in stakeholder success
- Takes initiative to meet stakeholder requirements;
Mindful of variety of stakeholder needs
Business Acumen, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, & Initiative
- Strong business acumen, with knowledge of business/division processes/procedures, policies, functions, & activities
- Understanding of operations, strategy, key decisions, and workforce dynamics
- Drives day-to-day operations while achieving short- and long-term objectives
- Develops, measures, and analyzes division operations and programs
- Decisions & recommendations may affect projects and relationships with other Board divisions, as well as management activities & division operations.
- Works with high degree of independence, planning and carrying out projects under general guidance of supervisor
- Suggests new initiatives, approaches, and processes
- Work reviewed for compatibility with operations and policy requirements
- This role targets a senior-level individual contributor with strategic impact but no direct reports.
- Assesses consistency with division and Board policies
- Identifies operational risks, gaps, and process improvement opportunities
Primary Location
DC-Washington
Employee Status
Regular
Overtime Status
Exempt
Job Type
Standard
Work Shift
1st Shift
Relocation Provided
Yes
Compensation Grade Low
FR PAY GRADE 27
Compensation Grade High
FR PAY GRADE 27
Minimum Salary
$140,500
Maximum Salary
$190,900
Posting Date
Jun 24, 2026
