Location:
Okinawa or Misawa
Job Type:
One year contract (renewable)
Pay Range:
TBD Depending on Experience
Working hours/days of the week
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 - 17:00 (1-hour break)
- Overtime hours will vary depending on the position and will be discussed during interview.
Vacation/Holiday
- Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese national holidays.
Job Description:
As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with various stakeholders and Prime Contractors. To ensure the successful delivery of projects by understanding business requirements and translating them into actionable insights. Your role involves gathering, analyzing, and documenting business processes and project needs, helping bridge the gap between the business and technical teams. You will assist in ensuring projects meet their objectives within budget, on time, and in scope.
Requirements Condition of Employment
- Be able work in Japan
- Bilingual (preferable).
Role & Responsibilities
- Document business requirements through stakeholder and prime contractor interviews and analysis.
- Develop business cases and project charters in collaboration with project teams.
- Analyze and model business processes and systems for efficiency improvements.
- Ensure timely and clear communication between stakeholders and technical teams.
- Identify project risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with project managers and team members to ensure successful project execution.
Role:
- Analytical Expertise: Candidates must possess strong analytical skills focused on improving business processes, enabling them to identify inefficiencies and develop effective solutions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent abilities in both communication and documentation are essential. This includes the capacity to convey complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with data analysis tools and project management software is a valuable asset, enhancing the effectiveness of project execution and data-driven decision-making.
- Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is required, ensuring a solid foundation in business principles and practices.
- Language Ability: Proficiency in both Japanese and English is preferable, as it facilitates seamless communication in a bilingual work environment.
Appeal Points:
- Career Growth: This role offers significant opportunities for professional development in business analysis, providing a pathway to advance within the company and gain expertise in process improvement and project management.
- Diverse Experience: You will work in a dynamic, bilingual environment that encourages the use of both Japanese and English, enhancing your language skills and cross-cultural communication abilities.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a collaborative team where your insights and contributions are valued, helping to shape business strategies and optimize processes.
- Technological Exposure: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard data analysis and project management tools, improving your technical skillset and staying ahead of industry trends.
- Industry Expertise: Work closely with leaders and experts across various departments, acquiring specialized knowledge in the construction and engineering industries, which can open doors to further career advancement.
Experienced Preferred：
- OSHA 30 Cert (preferred) -Must have or be able to drive to working sites (preferable to have Japanese driving license)
- Any relevant project management-related experience.
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
Salary/benefits
- Full coverage under the Japanese labor law (social insurance, Japanese pension, unemployment insurance)
- 10 days paid holiday after completing 6 months, 3 sick days paid leave per year.
Others
- Open to relocate and have work mobility, including business travel.