Senior Business Analyst- Data Automation and Reporting (Tantus)

Senior Business Analyst- Data Automation and Reporting (US - Remote)

What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Team members at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That's why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position summary

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst (Data Automation & Reporting) who will focus on optimizing reporting workflows and reducing manual effort by automating processes in highly regulated environments. This role requires auditing existing manual processes, translating business needs into technical specifications for developers, and ensuring end-to-end data accuracy and compliance. Key responsibilities include validating data integrity using SQL and Excel, documenting "As-Is" and "To-Be" automated workflows (Visio/Lucidchart), and leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate new tools against the source of truth.

What will you do in this role?

• Audit existing reporting workflows, identify time consuming manual touchpoints, and define technical requirements for developers to automate those processes.
• Investigate reporting errors and data anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with technical teams to implement permanent automated validation fixes.
• Define testing criteria and lead validation efforts to ensure that newly automated reports, dashboards, and file-generation tools match the original "source of truth" perfectly.
• Create and update comprehensive user documentation, data dictionaries, and standard operating procedures (Job Aids) to help users transition smoothly from manual processes to automated tools.
• Assist the Scrum Master/Task Manager in refining the project backlog by evaluating the business value and workload reduction impact of proposed automation initiatives.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government issued Public Trust.
• Minimum of 6 years as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Data Analyst.
• Minimum 3 years of experience analyzing business processes, identifying operational bottlenecks, and documenting workflows specifically to reduce manual workloads.
• Proven experience working alongside technical development teams on projects involving enterprise dashboarding (Power BI/Tableau), automated reporting, or ETL data pipelines.
• Experience operating within highly regulated environments requiring adherence to data standards, strict audit trails, and mandated reporting schedules.
• Skilled in eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business and technical requirements. Ability to translate operational needs into clear User Stories, functional specifications, and data mapping documents.
• Strong ability to query and analyze data using SQL and Excel to validate data integrity, research system discrepancies, and identify the root causes of reporting warnings or errors.
• Expert in documenting current-state manual processes and designing future-state automated workflows using process mapping tools (e.g., MS Visio, Lucidchart).
• Acting as the primary translator between business user groups (e.g., financial analysts, program coordinators) and the technical automation developers.
• Ability to design validation logic and business rules that ensure disparate data sources reconcile accurately before final reporting submissions.

Preferred Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) or Certified Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA).
• Process & Analytics: o Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (highly valued for roles focused on eliminating waste and manual effort)
• Familiarity with Power BI Data Analyst Associate concepts is a plus.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $120,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused - You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.

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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE - Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

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Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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