George Mason University · 16 hours ago
Enterprise Business Analyst
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeorge Mason University is the largest and most diverse university in Virginia, seeking an Enterprise Business Analyst to support the mission of the Enterprise Business Analysis department. The role involves providing data-driven insights, process analysis, and documentation to enhance decision-making and improve operational efficiency aligned with strategic objectives.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Gather, evaluate, and interpret data, processes, and system requirements to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
Collaborate with business units, technical teams, and leadership to clarify needs, define objectives, and build consensus on priorities and solutions
Support the evaluation of business and process governance frameworks to promote consistency, transparency, and accountability across enterprise initiatives
Assist in managing intake and prioritization of requests, track performance metrics, and recommend actions for continuous improvement; and
Partner with project managers, data analysts, and subject matter experts to ensure business analysis outputs effectively support institutional initiatives and operational goals
Plan and scope requirements activities by identifying objectives, stakeholders, and existing process documentation
Facilitate interviews, workshops, and discovery sessions to capture stakeholder needs and expectations
Analyze current processes and data to identify gaps, dependencies, and improvement opportunities
Document clear business, functional, and non-functional requirements aligned with strategic goals
Validate and refine requirements through stakeholder review and cross-functional collaboration; and
Maintain version control, manage changes, and support continuous improvement of analysis practices
Serve as the primary liaison for project stakeholders and sponsors
Develop and execute communication plans tailored to senior leadership, governance bodies, and implementation teams
Prepare executive-ready briefings, dashboards, and progress reports to support informed decision-making; and
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and shared ownership across initiatives
Support institutional priorities or special assignments, including ad hoc analysis, stakeholder facilitation, and change enablement activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Considerable professional experience in Business Analysis (typically five or more years), including experience in a cross-functional enterprise or institutional environment (typically three or more years)
Demonstrated success delivering complex projects in alignment with organizational priorities and performance targets
Knowledge of governance operations, investment prioritization, and project intake processes
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify issues, assess impacts, and recommend effective solutions
Demonstrated analytical ability to understand business and user requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and identify or quantify issues, risks, and opportunities
Skilled in facilitating service and process mapping sessions with stakeholders to inform system design and requirements development
Demonstrated ability to perform project planning, task coordination, and process documentation with strong attention to detail and adherence to timelines
Ability to work independently or collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and concepts quickly while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and working sessions with diverse stakeholder groups, including technical and business users
Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, project tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, TeamDynamix), and reporting or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Preferred
Master's degree in related field
Experience with governance and planning frameworks in public higher education, large nonprofits, or government agencies
Experience working within a formal software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience leading strategic or institutional initiatives in higher education or public-sector organizations
Demonstrated understanding and skill in process and systems requirement documentation as detailed in the IIBA's BABOK
Company
George Mason University
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.68MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Bassam Haddad
Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program
Ellen Laipson
Director, International Security Program
Recent News
2025-11-15
American Institutes for Research
2025-11-05
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