Junior Business Analyst – San Antonio, TX

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are a fast-growing cyber defense contractor in San Antonio, TX, seeking a Junior Business Analyst to support recurring corporate reporting and day-to-day operational processes. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is detail-oriented, reliable, and ready to grow into greater ownership of corporate operations.

You will support reporting deliverables, process travel and expenses, and serve as a point of contact for employees—while learning how corporate operations function in a government-contracting environment.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You…
• Like structured work with clear expectations
• Take pride in accuracy and consistency
• Want to grow into more responsibility over time
• Are comfortable working independently with support when needed
This role is not well suited for candidates who require daily task lists, close supervision, or highly structured workdays.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting Ownership
• Assist with the preparation, review, and formatting of monthly technical status reports
• Support the preparation and quality review of monthly financial deliverables, including:
    • Contract Funds Status Reports (CFSR)
    • Financial Management and Hourly Expenditure Reports (FMHER)
• Ensure reports adhere to established templates and formatting standards
• Maintain version control and documentation consistency
Travel & Expense Operations
• Process travel authorizations, reimbursements, and expense reports in Unanet
• Review submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
• Respond to employee questions related to travel and expense procedures
• Escalate discrepancies or policy exceptions as appropriate
Systems & Process Management
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lists to support reporting and operational tracking
• Update records, lists, and basic templates as directed
• Assist with maintaining organized electronic files and documentation
Communication & Coordination
• Communicate professionally with employees, program staff, and managers
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure deadlines are met
• Support senior staff with ad hoc operational requests

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND REQUIREMENTS:

Required Skills:
• 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, operations, or support role
• Experience with recurring reporting or standardized deliverables preferred
• Experience processing travel or expense reports preferred
• Experience creating Microsoft Word documents (styles, sections, master/sub-documents)
• Experience creating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets (formulas, protected sheets, print-ready formatting)
• Experience managing Microsoft Lists or similar data tracking tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines
• Ability to work remotely with guidance and meet deadlines
Required Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize competing assignments with tight deadlines in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment and drive to meet or exceed objectives.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing, and handling multiple initiatives at one given time to successful completion.
• Be a team player and willing to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Exposure to government contracting or regulated environments
• Experience using Unanet and/or Microsoft Lists

EDUCATION AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Accounting, or related field
OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to pass background checks for work on government contracts

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:

Location – San Antonio, TX

Schedule – Hybrid On-site everyday Wednesday and Thursday (this is not a fully remote position)