Business Analyst

Summary/Objective

Flatter, Inc. (Flatter) is hiring a Business Analyst (PMO/Reporting/Metrics/Analytics) to support the Executive Sponsor for USDA Rural Development Loan Servicing operations in the Washington, DC Metro area. This role provides analytical, operational, and data reporting support to ensure contract performance, compliance, and mission success. The Business Analyst supports Executive program leadership by tracking performance metrics, monitoring deliverables, managing reporting requirements, and ensuring alignment with USDA contractual standards and operational objectives.

Essential Functions

· Support our Executive Sponsor with monitoring contract performance, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to USDA’s loan servicing operations.

· Collect, analyze, and report operational data including call volume trends, case resolution metrics, backlog status, and productivity measures.

· Develop and maintain dashboards, program reports, executive briefings, and performance summaries for internal leadership and USDA stakeholders.

· Track deliverables, milestones, and action items to ensure timely and compliant contract execution.

· Coordinate with Operations, Training, Quality Assurance, and IT teams to identify risks, process gaps, and performance improvement opportunities.

· Support audit readiness activities by maintaining documentation, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with USDA Rural Development policies and federal requirements.

· Assist in workforce planning analysis including staffing trends, call forecasts, and workload distribution assessments.

· Conduct root cause analysis on performance issues and provide data-driven recommendations to program leadership.

· Maintain configuration control of program documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and reporting templates.

· Support transition planning, surge support analysis, and other PMO-directed initiatives.

· Support and operate within Flatter’s ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 management systems where applicable.

Competencies

Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving/Analysis
Data Interpretation and Reporting
Attention to Detail
Communication Proficiency
Team Collaboration
Time Management
Integrity and Ethical Conduct