{"id":984008,"url":"https://alion.io/job/heitman-senior-business-analyst-data-technology","title":"Senior Business Analyst, Data & Technology","company":{"id":704188,"name":"Heitman","domain":"heitman.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/heitman","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Jobvite","truth_index":null},"role":"Analytics","role_family":"Analytics","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Chicago, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":110000,"max":135000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":135000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"SQL","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-16T22:43:35Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-20","last_verified_at":"2026-11-05T00:55:22Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":49,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":49},"description":"Description\nThis Opportunity \nAs a Senior Business Analyst at Heitman, you will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Finance business application portfolio. You will be expected to collaborate closely with our business users, technology team, 3rdparty technology vendors and other internal stakeholders during the various phases of the software development lifecycle and be responsible for completing multiple projects while adapting to changing priorities in order to meet project deadlines and specifications, and be expected to provide post-implementation support including application enhancements, version upgrades and resolution of any ongoing issues. You will also be participating as an applications specialist in the integration of Corporate Finance data into Heitman's cloud-based data and business intelligence platform to expand our vast data and analytics capabilities.\nResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nBusiness Analysis & Project Management\nDevelop detailed project execution plans to monitor and track progress based upon deliverables and prepare/present regular project status reports and issues to the Corporate Finance business unit.\nCreate business requirements documents, application process workflows and data diagrams, and other formal artifacts to enable the design, development, installation, modification and documentation of assigned applications.\nWork with internal and external resources within the parameters of the overall project plan to gather requirements and accomplish objectives, including planning and leading requirement analysis and clarification sessions, and requirements change management.\nSupport testing efforts, including but not limited to:writing, prioritizing and executing test cases, prioritizing and supporting resolution of bugs, coordinating testing cycles with end users and obtaining testing sign-off.\nAssist team members in clearing roadblocks to the original plan as necessary to ensure successful project implementation and followingup with the customer to confirm satisfaction with the implementation.\nParticipate as an application specialist on Heitman's data/business intelligence initiative, representing the Corporate Finance business applications that you will be responsible for supporting.\nBusiness Application Support\nManage the vendor relationship forsupported applications including invoice approvals, contract reviews and general management. \nSupport and enhance the existing application portfolio with additional functionality, enhancements, and integrations with backend systems.\nPerform configuration changes in applications as required, following standard policies and procedures.\nCreate and maintain training materials for end users.\nAnalyze incoming requests and categorize them appropriately as application bugs versus major/small enhancements for tracking/triaging/training.\nConduct regular application reviews to detect data integrity and performance throughput issues and identify areas of improvement.\nDesign and implement data quality checks to identify data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and implement remedial solutions.\nDocument, assess severity, and communicate issues within the applications and their processes to the end users. Take ownership of resolving issues in an effective and timely manner: engaging appropriate internal/external resources as appropriate and updating business clients on progress towards resolution. Escalate/inform any high severity and/or critical issues to the relevant stakeholders.\nDiagnoseand resolveuser problems and questions, educateusers on resolutions, and assist with navigating the platform promptly and professionally. Escalate problems as necessary to ensure awareness and seek assistance with resolution.\nManage timely application upgrades as required; utilize requirements documents to develop test scripts and work with business stakeholders and perform necessary testing and user acceptance testing where appropriate.\nQualifications:\nAt least 5 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365). \nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at identifying root cause and championing solutions.\nAbility to translate technical terms into clear customer-oriented language, and converse with both end-users and technology team members.\nDemonstrated experience of collaborative work with all stakeholders: functional experts, 3rd party technology vendors, technology team and end users.\nSufficient-level of technical background (system architecture and application portfolio) to develop and foster highly-crediblepartnership with project teams and technology colleagues, and accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues.\nHigh attention to detail and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.\nBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Businessor related field or equivalent.\nMinimum 3 years of hands-on SQL and PowerBIexperience.\nBasic understanding of accounting required.\nHybrid office presence required. \nJob Location and Travel\nThis position is based in our Chicago office.\nOur teams work in a hybrid environment and in-office days vary by team.\nWe are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversationstarter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk! Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you.\nRight Company, Wrong Role? Check out our other opportunities or refera friend!\nThe Firm\nFounded in 1966, Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm. Our mission is to lead the evolution of real estate through investments that fulfill the needs of people and communities in a world of constant change. To learn more about our organization and culture, click here.\nTotal Rewards(Compensation, Benefits & Perks):\nAt Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members. That's why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. When we grow, you grow!\nThe expected annual base salary range for this role is $110,000-$135,000 andwill be furtherdiscussed during the interview process. This range represents what Heitman reasonably and in good faith believeswe would pay a qualified candidate for this role at the time of posting (based on a full-time equivalent schedule). Your actual base salary placement will depend on factors such as (but not limited to): your relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition,all ofour team membersare bonus eligibleand participate in a generous annual bonus plan, with the percentage varying based on your role and level, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded.\nIn alignment with ourPeopleFirst core value,weoffer rewarding careers that focus on both personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to helping you and your family thrive, both in the office and at home. 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