Information Technology Business Analyst

IT Business Analyst

Virginia Transformer Corp

Location: Roanoke, VA

Position Summary

Virginia Transformer Corp, a leading manufacturer of power transformers and electrical infrastructure solutions, is seeking an IT Business Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

This role will act as a critical link between business teams (sales, operations, finance, supply chain, and engineering) and IT/MIS systems. The IT Business Analyst will be responsible for analyzing business processes, developing reports and dashboards, improving data integrity, and supporting ERP/CRM systems to enhance operational efficiency and visibility.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Partner with stakeholders across sales, operations, finance, and supply chain to understand business needs and challenges.
• Gather, document, and translate business requirements into system and reporting solutions.
• Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support decision-making.
• Analyze data related to sales performance, production, inventory, order management, and financial metrics.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership to support strategic and operational initiatives.

ERP / CRM / MIS Support

• Support and optimize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and CRM platforms.
• Assist with system configuration, testing, and enhancements.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve business workflows, reporting accuracy, and system utilization.
• Support automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams on system upgrades and implementations.

Data Governance & Quality

• Establish and maintain data standards, validation processes, and governance practices.
• Monitor data quality and resolve discrepancies across systems.
• Promote best practices for data entry, reporting, and usage.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, finance, and supply chain teams.
• Support key business initiatives such as forecasting, pricing analysis, order tracking, and capacity planning.
• Serve as a liaison between business users and technical teams.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Finance, Engineering, or related field required.

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, MIS Analyst, or Data Analyst.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering-driven environments strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, etc.) and CRM platforms.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) preferred
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain, and order management
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading manufacturer in the power infrastructure industry
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A collaborative, cross-functional work environment
• The opportunity to impact data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency

About Virginia Transformer Corp

Virginia Transformer Corp is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of power transformers and electrical infrastructure solutions, serving utilities, renewable energy developers, industrial facilities, and data centers. With decades of engineering expertise and a commitment to innovation and reliability, the company delivers critical equipment that powers modern energy systems and infrastructure.