Business Data Analyst

Location: USA—Work from home #LI-Remote

SOVRA is a leading public procurement platform trusted by more than 7,000 government agencies and over 1 million suppliers across North America. Our work sits at the intersection of technology, public service, and accountability, helping governments operate more efficiently and transparently on behalf of the communities they serve.

What makes SOVRA unique is our deep focus on the public sector. Our solutions are purpose-built to solve real, complex procurement challenges, balancing compliance with usability and innovation. That commitment has been recognized with the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Certification from the National Procurement Institute, reflecting our high standards and impact in the market.

At SOVRA, the work you do matters. Every improvement we make helps public organizations stretch taxpayer dollars further, operate with greater transparency, and deliver better outcomes for millions of people. We’re a growing, mission-driven company where smart, curious people come together to build technology that serves the public good.

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We’re seeking a Business Data Analyst to drive data-driven insights for our Transaction Model Program (TRX) in the govtech sector. This role is critical to managing billions of dollars in transactions across hundreds of vendors, supporting both operational effectiveness and revenue growth.

This role will maintain and enhance our existing analytical models, transform unstructured data into actionable insights, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver clear, compelling data narratives to stakeholders like operational teams, executive leadership, and customers.

• Maintain and optimize existing databases, dashboards, and forecast models using operational data.
• Analyze contract portfolio data from SOVRA solutions and client platforms to support operations.
• Transform unstructured data from multiple sources into structured, meaningful insights using advanced analytical techniques.

• Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and convert ad hoc requests into scalable, repeatable processes with a primary focus on using AI‑first principles.
• Develop and maintain automated data pipelines, reconciliations, and calculations.
• Continuously simplify and optimize data structures for improved clarity and performance.
• Build automated reporting solutions that evolve with business requirements and customer needs.

• Extract and transform large datasets using SQL, Power Query, AI or similar tools to identify high‑value operational priorities.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear narratives for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Support strategic sourcing, procurement benchmarking, and special analytical mandates.

• Support the senior data business analyst with day‑to‑day functions like preparing data for annual/quarterly audits and board meetings.
• Provide ad‑hoc insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance based on exploratory analysis.
• Build relationships across organizational levels to drive data‑informed decision‑making.

• University degree in mathematics, finance, economics, business, actuarial science, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in a data analyst role
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and BI reporting tools (Jaspersoft, Power BI, etc.)
• Strong understanding of procurement operations and business processes
• Proven ability to work with unstructured data and transform it into structured, actionable insights
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences
• Experience with Power Query, SQL Server, and other data/modeling platforms
• Direct experience in the procurement industry
• Familiarity with data science concepts and methodologies
• MBA, CPA, SOA exams, or other relevant certifications
• Required:
  Authorized to work in the US—unfortunately we are not able to sponsor work visas or…