William Everett · 1 week ago
Business Analyst – K–12 Education (Functional Analyst)
William Everett is a national management and information technology consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They are seeking a Business Analyst with deep experience in K–12 education to partner with stakeholders, understand their needs, and translate them into actionable requirements while serving as a liaison between business and technical teams.
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Responsibilities
Partner with K–12 stakeholders (e.g., district leadership, finance, HR, operations, IT, and instructional teams) to understand business processes, priorities, and challenges
Elicit, document, and validate business and functional requirements within a K–12 environment
Analyze K–12 processes and data across key areas such as finance, budgeting, enrollment, staffing, payroll, student data, and operations
Translate K–12 business needs into clear requirements for technical teams, vendors, or data/reporting solutions
Serve as a liaison between school district users and technical resources to ensure solutions align with K–12 needs and constraints
Support reporting, data analysis, and performance insights for K–12 decision-makers
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirements sessions with both technical and non-technical participants
Contribute to data governance, reporting standards, and best practices appropriate for K–12 organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field
Direct experience working within a K–12 school district or as a consultant supporting K–12 clients
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, or similar role
Strong understanding of K–12 operations, finance, staffing, enrollment, and/or instructional data
Proven ability to gather and document requirements and work directly with business stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
Must be based in the Chicagoland area; role is fully remote with occasional in-office presence (approximately twice per month)
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Local in the Chicagoland area
Preferred
Experience with Power BI or other reporting and visualization tools
Familiarity with K–12 tech systems (e.g., SIS, ERP, finance, HR, or data platforms)
Experience supporting technology implementations or data/reporting initiatives in a K–12 setting
Benefits
Performance Bonus Eligible
401(k) plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, fixed holidays, parental leave.