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How much do associate business analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate business analyst in Madison, WI is $32.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.67 and $38.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an associate business analyst do?

Associate business analysts collect information about current business practices to determine more efficient processes and ways to improve staff performance. After you gather information through surveys and audits, you analyze the data and report your findings of the specific needs users or workers have expressed and make suggestions to how to meet these needs. Your work may focus on a particular aspect of the business, such as customer service, business development, or management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate business analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Business Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a foundational understanding of business processes, and a relevant degree such as in business administration, finance, or information systems. Familiarity with data analysis tools like Excel, SQL, and visualization platforms such as Tableau, as well as experience with requirements-gathering methodologies, is typically required. Standout candidates possess excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders. These skills and qualities are vital to accurately translate business needs into actionable insights and support decision-making within organizations.

How does an associate business analyst typically contribute to cross-functional projects within an organization?

As an Associate Business Analyst, you will often serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. Your main responsibilities include gathering and documenting requirements, analyzing business processes, and ensuring that project deliverables meet business needs. You’ll regularly collaborate with project managers, developers, and subject matter experts, participating in meetings to clarify objectives and resolve issues. This role provides valuable exposure to multiple departments, helping you build a strong foundation for career advancement into senior analyst or project management positions.

What is the difference between Associate Business Analyst vs Business Analyst?

AspectAssociate Business AnalystBusiness Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, certifications like CBAP or CCBA often preferredBachelor's degree, certifications like CBAP or CCBA often preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supporting senior analysts, working in teamsMore independent, leading analysis projects, interacting with stakeholders
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in consulting firms, finance, IT, and corporate sectorsUsed across similar industries, often with more responsibilities

The main difference between an Associate Business Analyst and a Business Analyst lies in experience and responsibilities. The Associate Business Analyst typically supports senior analysts and handles more routine tasks, while the Business Analyst takes on more complex projects and stakeholder interactions. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, but the Business Analyst position usually involves greater independence and decision-making authority.

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IT Business Analyst

Middleton, WI • On-site

Springs Window Fashions
Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

People enjoy working here

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Job description

Description
IT Business Analyst
The Best Experience Company
Our tagline is "The Best Experience Company." More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs Window Fashions. As North America's premier window covering company, we're committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities. So, if you're excited about the thought of a Best Experience career with a team focused on creating Best Experiences for all, we want to hear from you!
Position/Department
The IT team supports both the "Grow the Business" and "Run the Business" activities. From simple changes and updates to complex development projects. These team members design, develop, and validate the systems that is used to control, track, and document the transformation of raw materials into finished goods in real-time.
Position Specific Mission
The IT Business Analyst is responsible for translating the functional specifications to a viable technical solution that meets the business needs. This entails technical subject matter knowledge, collaboration with architecture, process teams, testing and deployment teams to design a viable solution. The business analyst also ensures that technical and process design align and that the integrated solution interdependencies are accounted for and work as designed. Projects are typically medium in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult to solve, potentially involving combinations of platforms and technologies. This position interacts closely with functional process owners to define business requirements, provide analysis and define IT solutions to address complex business needs.
Position Specific Objectives/Expected Outcomes
60% Requirements Definition and Design Responsibilities:
  • Meets with business users and elicits documents requirements for business systems
  • Supports the technical design and development activities of the solution
  • Acquires in depth knowledge of an end-to-end technical solution and their functional capabilities
  • Understands limitations of technologies and software used to implement business systems
  • End to end ownership/accountability of technical solutions
  • Collaborate with developers to review end-to-end solution architecture and design
  • Collaborate with Process Teams and IT organizations on solution design
  • Maintains system architecture documentation to ensure appropriate architecture is leveraged for an end-to-end integrated solution.
  • Acquires clear understanding and capabilities of 3rd party packages and how they fit into our IT solution
  • Acquires clear understanding of the interaction between systems
  • Participates in strategic analysis, proof-of-concept, and prototyping initiatives to prepare for utilization of new technology
  • Designs solutions based on development standards and approaches
  • Oversee and collaborate with other IT associates to ensure all dependencies are identified
  • Evaluates alternative designs, makes appropriate recommendations, and documents design solutions
  • Prepares technical specifications based on thorough understanding of functional specifications
  • Provides design and builds impact assessments for upgrades

20% Project Management Responsibilities:
  • Maintains detailed project plan and ensures projects are staffed with sufficient resources
  • Manages scope of projects to deliver solutions to expected timelines
  • Provides effort estimates based on business requirements
  • Provides timely status updates
  • Maintains awareness of patches and fixes to collaborate for application health

20% Application Development and Quality Responsibilities:
  • Performs system testing and coordinates user acceptance testing with business users
  • Supports testing activities by fixing or assisting in fixing defects through technical issue resolutions
  • Leads and performs various testing phases such as extended unit tests and performance tests
  • Facilitates extended unit tests
  • Provides interface support
  • Assists with functional acceptance testing as needed
  • Provides timely defect resolution to minimize delays in project timeline
  • Provides after-hours support
  • Develops training materials, participates in the implementation, and provides post-implementation support
  • Contributes to, understands and adheres to Application Development processes, software development standards, and technical approaches relevant to assigned technology
  • Researches, builds and maintains development standards and approaches
  • Proactively monitors, performs root cause analysis and recommends solutions to reduce on-call and improve application health
  • Integrates quality at the source thinking and activities in daily, individual, team and project work. (Applies to all job duties 100%)
  • Utilizes quality/process tools and methodology in daily individual work
  • Utilizes quality/process tools and methodology on teams
  • Defines and documents individual processes within sphere of control
  • Ensures that others are trained as back-ups on (processes) within the area/department
  • Improves processes within sphere of control
  • Identifies waste and rework and enacts plan to improve/solve
  • Checks satisfaction of internal customers through use of quality tools and Customer/Supplier metrics

Requirements
Position Specific Requirements (Education, Experience)
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related business field required.
  • 2+ years experience in progressive experience in Information Technology.
  • Minimum of 1 years serving as a lead developer.
  • Minimum of 1 years of development experience using Microsoft Visual Studio Suite
  • Minimum of 1 years programming experience in an object-oriented SOA Environment
  • Minimum of 1 years of Microsoft SQL Server development and profiling tools experience
  • System integration across equipment & software environments
  • Experience with implementing an MES in Manufacturing Plants
  • Experience with project management best practices
  • Proficiency using: Microsoft Project, Visio, Power Point, and Excel

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture
  • Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
  • Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
  • Empowerment - We trust our people.
  • Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
  • Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
  • One Team - We are One Springs Team.
  • Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.
  • Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
  • Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.

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