Business Analyst

California's Premier Destination Community College

Starting Salary $65,557 to $72,358 annually, dependent on education and experience

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) announces an opportunity to join the college community as a full-time Business Analyst. If you are energized by the power of data to drive better outcomes for students, LTCC invites you to apply for our Business Analyst position, a pivotal role that blends financial analysis, compliance, and strategic planning to strengthen student support and categorical programs.

In partnership with Student Services leadership, Fiscal Services, and Institutional Effectiveness, you’ll synthesize complex fiscal and student data, develop and monitor categorical budgets, support required reporting, and provide clear, actionable insights that help leadership make informed decisions. If you excel at turning regulation‑heavy details and datasets into meaningful recommendations, and thrive in cross‑functional, mission‑driven environments, this role offers the opportunity to directly advance institutional effectiveness and student success.

After review, suitable applicants will be invited by phone or email on or around Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to participate in a skills assessment. Successful candidates will then be interviewed by a committee of approximately 3-5 individuals; these interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 10, 2026
. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.

Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $65,557 to $72,358 annually, dependent on education and experience. There is potential to reach $81,864 annually, through step advancement plus longevity when appropriate. In addition to base salary, this position qualifies for extra bilingual (Spanish), masters or doctorate pay.

Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability. Several plan options maintain a zero monthly premium cost from the employee. LTCC also matches 26.81% of an eligible employee’s salary and contributes it into a CalPERS pension account for qualifying employees.

This position is 40 hours per week and 12 months per year, including summer and winter hours. Hours are expected to be Monday‑Friday, shifts will be within center hours of 8 am to 5 pm, hours will shift according to the needs of the program. This position is eligible for overtime compensation (non‑exempt). This position may qualify for LTCC’s telecommute program, which allows employees the opportunity to telecommute for up to 20% of the work week after completion of a three‑month qualifying period.

LTCC provides a generous leave package including 17 paid holidays per year plus 12 days vacation (with the potential to reach 24 days through years of service) and 12 days sick leave per year.

Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCC’s commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is designated as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services, and in collaboration with Fiscal Services and Institutional Effectiveness, the Business Analyst provides advanced technical, financial, and programmatic analysis to support the strategic and operational goals of student support and categorical programs. This position is responsible for synthesizing student, programmatic, and fiscal data; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and categorical program regulations;

and supporting data‑informed decision‑making across the District. The Analyst supports the development and evaluation of categorical budgets, reports on categorical programs, and provides actionable insights that strengthen institutional effectiveness and student success.