IT Business Analyst

IT Business Analyst

Req number:

R7517

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated IT Business Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience acting as an additional staff member on the application support team and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for an IT Business Analyst to act as an additional staff member on the application support team, specifically to assist with IT Contract management. The resource will perform the following duties as a Business Analyst at the client. Key resource will not assist, contribute or participate in RFP/ Bid work that will have conflict of interest for CAI. This will be a full-time contract and hybrid in Chicago, IL.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze IT procurement contracts for software licenses, cloud services, cybersecurity agreements, and hardware supply chain deals. Pull obligation data through SQL database queries to spot compliance risks, supply disruptions, supplier performance, and savings opportunities.

• Monitor procurement orders, invoices, and payments across ERP platforms like Oracle while creating live Power BI dashboards for spend patterns, total contract values, inventory levels, and supplier KPIs.

• Develop forecasts and executive reports in Power BI by extracting data via SQL from procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle) to highlight utilization trends, spending gaps, supply chain delays, maverick spend, and compliance red flags.

• Run detailed audits on supply chain and procurement contracts using analytics tools, checking terms, supplier KPIs, delivery SLAs, RFx processes, and full adherence.

• Produce dynamic Power BI dashboards and compliance reports that break down audit results, risk profiles, cost avoidance insights, improvement ideas, and action plans for procurement teams.

• Partner with IT procurement leads, supply chain, finance, and IT teams to deliver spend insights, Power BI visuals, budget forecasts, capex projections, and category strategy modeling.

• Help shape IT procurement and supply chain compliance standards by developing custom monitoring tools, reusable Power BI templates, and policy enforcement frameworks.

What You’ll Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting procurement, IT contracts, finance, or supply chain functions

• Strong experience analyzing IT procurement contracts, including software, cloud, cybersecurity, and hardware agreements

• Advanced proficiency with SQL for data extraction, analysis, and reporting

• Hands-on experience developing dashboards, reports, and analytics using Power BI

• Working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems such as Oracle ERP and Coupa

• Strong understanding of procurement compliance, contract terms, supplier performance metrics, and audit processes

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate insights in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience supporting IT procurement or technology-focused supply chains

• Experience conducting procurement or contract compliance audits

• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure analysis

• Experience working in large enterprise or regulated environments

Physical Demands

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  Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.

$80,000 per year

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role receive paid time off and may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.