Business Analyst

Company DescriptionMainstay Engineering Group, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering firm specializing in structural and civil engineering for complex, mission-critical environments. With over five decades of expertise, Mainstay has built a reputation for delivering cost-effective and technically superior solutions across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, higher education, healthcare, and sustainable energy. Operating nationwide in all 50 states and providing international consulting services, Mainstay’s 70 professionals include LEED Green Associates and Subject Matter Experts. The company is known for successfully navigating challenging projects, from infrastructure upgrades to full facility expansions, while maintaining project timelines and operational continuity. Explore more about our projects and career .Role DescriptionMainstay Engineering Group is seeking its first Business Analyst to build and lead enterprise‑wide analytics and performance reporting. This high‑impact role will integrate financial and operational data from recently combined companies, establish core KPIs, and deliver actionable insights that drive profitability, efficiency, and growth.This is a hands‑on, foundational role ideal for a self‑starter who enjoys building analytics capabilities from the ground up in a professional services environment while partnering closely with executive leadership.Why Join MainstayOpportunity to build and define a critical analytics function from the ground upDirect partnership and visibility with executive leadershipCollaborative, growth‑oriented environmentMeaningful role shaping how the organization measures performance and successQualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field5+ years of experience in business analytics, BI, or financial analysisStrong experience with Deltek Ajera (required)Proven ability to build dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworksStrong financial acumen and understanding of professional services economicsAbility to work independently in a newly created rolePreferredExperience in engineering, architecture, construction, or professional servicesExperience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or financial system integrationsFamiliarity with project accounting, utilization metrics, backlog, and revenue recognitionExperience working directly with executive teams and BoardsKey ResponsibilitiesAnalytics & Reporting LeadershipOwn and lead the company’s analytics and business intelligence function end‑to‑endDesign, build, and maintain dashboards and reporting in Deltek AjeraEstablish a reliable single source of truth for financial and operational dataFinancial Systems IntegrationLead analytics support for integrating two companies’ financial systems in AjeraPartner with Finance and Accounting to align data structures, metrics, and controlsPerform post‑integration analysis including margin comparisons, trend analysis, and benchmarkingKPIs & Executive ReportingCollaborate with leadership to define and refine core KPIs across finance, operations, and project deliveryEnsure metrics are consistently defined, measured, and tied to financial outcomes (e.g., utilization, realization, profitability, backlog, cash flow)Deliver executive‑level dashboards and recurring reports for leadership and Board reviewBusiness Partnership & InsightsWork cross‑functionally with Finance, Operations, Business Development, and Project ManagementTranslate business questions into clear, data‑driven insights and recommendationsAnalyze trends, risks, and opportunities using historical and real‑time dataSupport forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modeling initiativesData Governance & ImprovementDefine data standards, metric definitions, and reporting best practicesImprove data quality, consistency, and reliability within AjeraIdentify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced BI tools