Senior Business Analyst, Strategy

US Foods

Senior Business Analyst leading complex strategy analytics and project initiatives for US Foods, a food distribution company. Developing executive recommendations, project plans, trainings, and innovation support for corporate initiatives.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and project management capabilities, with a proven ability to develop strategies for complex business problems and deliver clear, executive-focused presentations. Proficient in managing multiple projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive project success.

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Analytical Problem-SolvingProject ManagementData Framework DevelopmentPresentation SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisData ReportingStrategy DevelopmentData OrganizationTechnical Aptitude

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationConsensus BuildingLeadershipAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointAccessSQL

Industry Keywords

Business StrategyProject DeliverablesCorporate InitiativesBusiness Innovation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct complex root cause analysis on obscure business problems, synthesize insights, and develop clear and concise recommendations
Develop and deliver executive-focused presentations as needed
Own project deliverables, timelines, and success criteria in collaboration with internal analytics partners, business stakeholders, and management
Develop trainings, standard operating processes, and tracking capabilities to enable field leaders to execute corporate initiatives
Provide analytical and project support for strategy initiatives, including consistent and ad-hoc requests
Support internal strategy consulting and Design for the Future adjacent business innovation initiatives
Travel occasionally as business requires, approximately 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related quantitative field required
4+ years of successful experience in analytical and project management roles
Proven track record developing strategies to solve complex business problems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical aptitude
Experience creating or structuring data frameworks and pulling data from disparate systems
Experience gathering, organizing, and reporting information and data with accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to build consensus, lead workstreams, and drive project progress
Clear, concise communication skills and ability to interface with all organizational levels
Strong written and oral presentation skills, including comfort presenting to senior management
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access or equivalent analytical software
SQL proficiency is a plus
Availability for approximately 10% occasional business travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive bonus
Health insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance