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Business Analyst

FMTalentWashington D.c., United StatesOnsite

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure our clients’ success. 
Supporting DC Water, we are looking for a talented candidate to fill this Business Analyst position.Summary:Principal tasks will include, but are not limited to, performing specialized business administration tasks and activities such as business process documentation, basic project and risk management activities, data-collection and analysis, and internal/external communications. To succeed in this role, the Business Analyst should be intuitively analytical and comfortable explaining complex concepts to non-technical users.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job.

Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform workrelated tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager. 

Essential Functions: 


  • Documents and evaluates business processes, drafts business requirements, evaluates organizational performance measures, identifies areas for process improvement, and develops and implements solutions.
  •  Leads or supports ongoing reviews of business performance and processes and develops optimization strategies.
  • Collects, organizes and interprets statistical information to make it useful for a range of business units and Departments.
  • Performs initial analysis to assess the quality of the data, to include performing further analysis to determine the meaning of the data, performing final analysis to provide additional data screening, and preparing reports based on analysis and presenting to management.
  • Maintains an up-to-date awareness on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.
  • Organizes, conducts, and facilitates meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.
  • Supports business systems requirements analysis.
  • Effectively communicates insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
  • Gathers critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produces useful reports and dashboards.
  • Ensures solutions meet business needs and requirements.
  • Prioritizes initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
  • Serves as a liaison between cross-functional leaders and organizational end-users.
  • Performs other related duties and projects at the direction of the immediate supervisor.

Summary of Functions and Key Duties of the Role


  • Performance Management 
  • Support the OCAO in launching and managing a formal program management office to monitor the performance and risks of units within Cluster
  • Track, analyze and report performance of the Administration Cluster to the CAO
  • Implement Department rules and support the OCAO in monitoring strategic / operational performance against defined KPIs Business Analyst
  • Oversee and manage Administration Cluster’s budget and spending in collaboration with the CAO
  • Manage and track staffing levels and staff performance; to include onboarding and training, and coordination with People and Talent on learning opportunities
  • Data Analysis
  • Leverage data and metrics to maintain a dynamic performance dashboard pertaining to the Cluster and generate reports as needed  
  • Generate periodic status reports and deliver ad hoc data analysis to support the needs of the Administration Cluster
  • Leverage existing DC Water data analytics tools in Oracle and upskill as needed to improve data management and analytics
  • Interpret Enterprise data and derive strategic insights to help drive performance improvements
  • Executive Communication 
  • Generate executive level dashboards and reports that can be presented to Mr. Gadis, presented to the Board, or published on DC Water’s Website
  • Communicate and present strategic and data driven insights to executives concisely and to the point

*OCAO – Office of the Chief Administration OfficerSupervisory Responsibilities: N/AKey Working Relationships: This position will interact with managers throughout the organization

Education / Experience and other minimum qualifications required: 


The minimum qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field such as statistics, mathematics or a related subject involving math (e.g., economics, data science), and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in using advanced computerized models to extract the data needed, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong team player.
  • Advanced documentation skills for creating SOPs, Business Process Documents, Process Maps, etc.
  • Proven ability to create business use cases, test cases, and flow diagrams evidenced by accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to analyze, model and interpret data.
  • Preferred: Advanced proficiency in using MS Office Suite, interactive data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics, etc.), MS Teams, and SharePoint

Physical demands of the work environment:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • General office environment and telework: Hybrid

FM Talent Source is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.JT23 40 To 45 (USD) Hourly

Life at FMTalent

FM Talent Source, LLC, founded in 2004, is a national Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). FM Talent Source is a management consulting and workforce solutions firm providing the government (federal, state and local), corporate and non-profit entities with Financial Management, Grants Management, and Human Capital Services. The company provides specialized services that help clients achieve organizational efficiencies, implement best practices, and produce measurable results. ISO 9001-2015 Certified Quality Management System
Thrive Here & What We Value- Collaborative work environment- Opportunities for professional growth and development- Flexible work schedule options- Recognition for outstanding performance- Emphasis on providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure client success- Strong history of supporting children's school readiness and long-term success by promoting their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development- Focus on continuous improvements and contributing to other aspects of operational support- Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration among employees</s>
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