Sr. Business Analyst

GTI Energy • Rosemont, IL

14h • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Business Analyst serves as a strategic liaison between business
stakeholders and IT, leading the analysis, design, and delivery of complex
system solutions. This role owns end-to-end requirements for enterprise
applications—primarily Deltek Costpoint and Cognos—ensuring solutions support
financial, HR, project, and compliance-driven business processes. The position
provides subject-matter expertise, drives process improvements, supports audit
and regulatory requirements, and leads cross-functional collaboration between IT
and Finance, Accounting, Project Management, HR, and external partners.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy is where complex energy challenges meet bold solutions. With
expertise in energy research, technology development, and business innovation,
partners across every sector trust us to build and demonstrate solutions for
better-performing energy systems. Guided by systems thinking, collaboration, and
innovation, we are focused on driving progress that matters for people
everywhere.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are
passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard
questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater
purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional
growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture,
and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Requirements

• Deep functional expertise in Deltek Costpoint, including cross-module data flows (Projects, GL, Billing, AP/AR, Time & Expense)
• Advanced experience with Cognos reporting, including report design, dashboards, data modeling, and complex data validation
• Strong proficiency with business, analytical, and project management tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Project, Visio)
• Working knowledge of relational databases, reporting tools, and SQL sufficient to guide analysis and review outputs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including reconciling and explaining complex data discrepancies between Costpoint and Cognos
• Demonstrated skill in process redesign, system optimization, and influencing system configuration, enhancements, and integrations
• Ability to partner with business stakeholders and influence decisions without direct authority
• Experience leading UAT strategy, mentoring analysts, and establishing analysis best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including translating complex technical and reporting concepts for business audiences
• Solid understanding of compliance, audit support, and data governance in regulated or financial environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6–10+ years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst, ERP Analyst, or similar role
• Significant hands‑on experience supporting Deltek Costpoint in a production environment

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Suite (Apps, Automate, BI, Flow) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint architectures, provisioning, and security is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as functional support for Deltek Costpoint and Cognos, owning complex business systems analysis, configuration guidance, and reporting solutions
• Lead end-to-end requirements for cross-functional initiatives, from discovery and design through UAT and production support
• Design, enhance, and govern Cognos reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy, reconciliation, and alignment with Costpoint
• Analyze complex financial and project data across ERP and reporting platforms to support business decisions
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Contracts, Project Management and IT to drive system improvements and data transparency
• Lead UAT strategy and execution for system changes, upgrades, and reporting enhancements
• Ensure solutions meet compliance, audit, and data governance requirements
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, influencing decisions and driving business outcomes
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level