business analyst.

　　cambridge , massachusetts (remote)

　　posted 3 days ago

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　　summary

　　$42 - $60 per hour

　　contract

　　bachelor degree

　　category computer and mathematical occupations

　　reference1039557

　　job details

　　job summary:

　　A large university in Boston is looking for a part-time Business Analyst to develop reports on their IT vendors and create actionable plans to further sustainability and reduce waste within the organization. Remote work is allowed in the following states: CA, CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT, NJ, WA, GA, VA, and IL. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

　　location: CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts

　　job type: Contract

　　salary: $42 - 60 per hour

　　work hours: 9am to 5pm

　　education: Bachelors

　　responsibilities:

　　Principal duties and responsibilities

　　Perform Business Analysis to drive the following priorities:

　　Vendor Engagement

　　Conduct an environmental scan of specific sustainability-related attributes to consider when choosing and analyzing IT vendors (beginning with a focus on one product type and one service type), and write up an actionable report with recommendations

　　Develop assessment considerations for varied IT vendor categories that align with the University's sustainability priorities

　　Collaborate with procurement professionals to develop a methodology to collect and report out on key sustainability metrics for major IT vendors

　　Develop vendor engagement guidance to help ensure community members understand how and when to assess vendors sustainability commitments

　　Provide recommendations for a training and training and awareness plan

　　Electronic Waste (E-waste)

　　Manage a multi-stakeholder Request for Qualifications/Information process to assess current vendors and identify new e-waste recycling vendors who are leading on sustainability

　　Develop and maintain content for a University-wide e-waste website with tools and resources for the Harvard community, enabling more sustainable practices

　　Work with relevant stakeholders to establish a process to annually collect and report relevant e-waste metrics from Harvard's major recycling vendors

　　Develop a plan for regular audits of IT vendors for compliance with sustainability standards

　　IT-related Greenhouse Gas Emissions

　　Scope and manage a project (likely with an external consultant) to gain deeper insight into IT-related greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on at least one service (e.g., cloud computing) and one product (e.g., laptops)General

　　Produce executive-level communications for different audiences, both internal and external, including, but not limited to, briefings and memos, reports, and presentations

　　Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into policies, processes, and tools

　　Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct

　　Other duties related to the role, as needed.

　　Additional Preferred Qualifications and Skills

　　Knowledge of sustainability standards and certifications, such as EPEAT or Energy Star

　　Experience working within procurement with a focus on sustainable or green procurement practices

　　Experience with data analysis tools and methodologies

　　Demonstrated team performance skills and the ability to act as a trusted advisor

　　Proven ability to establish and cultivate relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers at all levels

　　Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

　　qualifications:

　　Experience level: Experienced

　　Minimum 3 years of experience

　　Education: Bachelors

　　skills:

　　Business Analysis

　　Vendor Risk Auditing

　　Business Intelligence

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