Business Analyst

Barr Engineering Co.

. Serve as a business analyst for strategic and operational initiatives, defining scope, objectives, business needs, and success measures .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business analysis, including process mapping, requirements gathering, and stakeholder facilitation. Proficient in translating business needs into functional requirements and supporting operational transformation initiatives.

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Business Process MappingRequirements GatheringStakeholder FacilitationAgile Delivery PracticesData Concepts

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisProcess ImprovementSolution DocumentationData QualityOperational TransformationPythonSQLChange ManagementTestingValidation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Lean Six SigmaCross-Functional InitiativesStakeholder EngagementSystem ImplementationEnterprise Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a business analyst for strategic and operational initiatives, defining scope, objectives, business needs, and success measures
Partner with stakeholders to understand current-state processes, identify pain points, clarify requirements, and recommend practical improvements
Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, process flows, data requirements, and solution documentation
Define key inputs, outputs, ownership, quality expectations, and system dependencies
Facilitate alignment between business operations, data teams, technical teams, and system owners
Lead stakeholder discussions, workshops, and working sessions to drive decisions and resolve ambiguity
Analyze current-state and future-state processes to identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and efficiency
Support prioritization of business needs and enhancements
Assist with testing, validation, change management, training, and implementation activities
Develop documentation, presentations, and recommendations
Monitor outcomes after implementation and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement
Support development of standard business analysis practices and templates and mentorship of business analysts across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, analytics, operations, or equivalent related experience
5+ years of experience as a business analyst, process analyst, operational analyst, product analyst, or similar role
Experience leading business analysis activities on cross-functional initiatives
Strong understanding of business process mapping, requirements gathering, stakeholder facilitation, and solution documentation
Working knowledge of data concepts, including data definitions, data quality, reporting needs, system inputs/outputs, and data dependencies
Experience with Agile delivery practices or Lean/Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodologies
Ability to partner effectively with technical teams, including information systems or technology teams, data engineering, application teams, and system owners
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Experience supporting process improvement, operational transformation, system implementation, or enterprise initiatives
Ability to work through ambiguity, organize complex information, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future
Experience using Python, SQL, or other programming and/or scripting languages is helpful but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Annual bonus distribution plan
Dividends to shareholders
Annual time and expense allowances
Mentorship program
Internal training opportunities
Paid time off and holidays
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff
Paid family leave
Ergonomic analysis and equipment
Personal Protective Equipment allowance
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities