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Business Analyst jobs in Chicago, IL
Business analysts translate business problems into clear requirements. They study processes and data, document what a system or team needs, and bridge the gap between stakeholders and technical teams.
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Job-ID29344996Reference26-26668Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, a…
$122k - $145k
Job Title: Salesforce - Business Analyst You are an experienced Salesforce Business Analyst with a passion for solving complex business and technology problems. You work closely with the Product Owner and Solution Archit…
$162k - $212k
integrity of our marketsand our partners' programs by catching fraud and abuse before it costs anyone money. As aStaff Product Data Analyst, you'll own building and maintaining the in-house detection layer— the models an…
Job Summary:The Business Development Manager, plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the National Center for Clinical Trials (NCCT) Sales by identifying, cultivating, and securing clinical trial opportunities w…
$90k - $120k
Location: New York/Chicago, IL/Atlanta, GA Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Guidewire PolicyCenter Business Analyst with strong expertise in Commercial Lines Insurance and Guidewire Rating . The role in…
you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.The Drinking Water Market Sector (“MS”) Business Development Director (BDD) will lead the development and implementation of busin…
Business Analyst II Business Operations & Financial Analyst (Smartsheet Focus) 6 Months Contract Remote Must be flexible with working hours - eastern and central hours preferred. There will be several morning calls. Posi…
Overview The Business Analyst plays a key role within the project management life cycle, acting as the liaison between IT and business lines. This position supports the delivery of technology initiatives that enable the…
$73.15k - $174k
technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world. About the Role You're Considering We are seeking a D365 Business Analyst to join our DCX team. We are seeking a D365 Business Analyst to join our DCX team. Y…
$117.96k - $178.29k
unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world. Job Description Senior Consultant ( Business Systems Analyst) (full-time; multiple openings) needed in Chicago, IL and various unanticipa…
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Sign-On/Retention bonus! Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and... ...operational excellence. We are looking for an IT Business Relationship Analyst to a…
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What business analysts earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$41 | $65k–$86k |
| Mid level | $41–$54 | $86k–$113k |
| Senior | $52–$70 | $108k–$146k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Requirements gatheringProcess mappingSQLExcel and data analysisStakeholder interviewsUser stories and acceptance criteriaVisio or LucidchartGap analysis
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you gather requirements for a new project.
Describe a repeatable approach: identify stakeholders, interview and observe, document, then validate back with the people affected before anything is built.
Tell me about a time stakeholders asked for a solution rather than describing a problem.
Show that you asked why until the underlying need surfaced, and that the eventual solution differed from the original request.
How do you handle changing requirements mid-project?
Reference a change process: assess impact on scope and timeline, get the tradeoff decision made explicitly, and update documentation so everyone works from one source.
Describe a process you improved. How did you measure it?
Map the before state with numbers such as cycle time or error rate, describe the change, and give the after numbers. Concreteness matters more than scale.
How comfortable are you with SQL and data analysis?
Be honest about your level and give an example query or analysis you performed to answer a real business question.
How do you write requirements a developer will not misinterpret?
Mention acceptance criteria, concrete examples, and edge cases, plus reviewing drafts with engineers before they are final.
Tell me about a project where business and technical teams were talking past each other.
Position yourself as the translator: describe how you restated each side's constraints in the other's language until a workable option appeared.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For business analysts specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Frame each engagement as problem, analysis, recommendation, and measured result rather than a list of documents produced.
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Quantify process improvements in hours saved, error rates cut, or revenue affected.
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Name the systems you analyzed, such as Salesforce, SAP, or in-house tools, since many BA roles are system-specific.
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Show your data range: SQL queries written, dashboards built, or datasets reconciled.
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Include one example of requirements work that prevented rework or caught a costly gap before build.
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