Business Data Analyst

SOVRA is a leading public procurement platform trusted by government agencies and suppliers across North America. The Business Data Analyst role is critical for driving data-driven insights in the govtech sector, managing transactions, and optimizing operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and optimize existing databases, dashboards, and forecast models using operational data
• Analyze contract portfolio data from SOVRA solutions and client platforms to support operations
• Transform unstructured data from multiple sources into structured, meaningful insights using advanced analytical techniques
• Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and convert ad hoc requests into scalable, repeatable processes with a primary focus on using AI-first principles
• Develop and maintain automated data pipelines, reconciliations, and calculations
• Continuously simplify and optimize data structures for improved clarity and performance
• Build automated reporting solutions that evolve with business requirements and customer needs
• Extract and transform large datasets using SQL, Power Query, AI or similar tools to identify high-value operational priorities
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support strategic sourcing, procurement benchmarking, and special analytical mandates
• Support the senior data business analyst with day-to-day functions like preparing data for annual/quarterly audits and board meetings
• Provide ad hoc insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance based on exploratory analysis
• Build relationships across organizational levels to drive data-informed decision-making

Requirements:

• University degree in mathematics, finance, economics, business, actuarial science, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in a data analyst role
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and BI reporting tools (Jaspersoft, Power BI, etc.)
• Strong understanding of procurement operations and business processes
• Proven ability to work with unstructured data and transform it into structured, actionable insights
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences
• Experience with Power Query, SQL Server, and other data/modeling platforms
• Required: Authorized to work in the US—unfortunately we are not able to sponsor work visas or transfers at this time
• Required: Must be physically located in one of the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
• MBA, CPA, SOA exams, or other relevant certifications
• Familiarity with data science concepts and methodologies
• Direct experience in the procurement industry