Business Analyst [AQ-17617]

Aquent is partnering with a premier organization renowned for its innovation and deep commitment to employee development, shaping the future of work within a dynamic and creative environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact on the professional journeys of countless individuals by transforming learning and development initiatives. You will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and optimizing strategies that empower employees, foster critical skill growth, and directly contribute to organizational success across the enterprise.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to drive capability development and engagement, shaping the future of learning in a dynamic and creative environment. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to design and deploy cutting-edge learning experiences, ensuring every individual has the tools and knowledge to thrive. Your strategic vision will directly influence workforce readiness and organizational agility, connecting talent with growth opportunities that propel business objectives forward.

What You’ll Do

• Identify current and anticipate future learning needs through comprehensive stakeholder consultation, in-depth workforce analysis, industry benchmarking, and thorough research.
• Design, develop, deploy, and curate engaging learning experiences across diverse formats and platforms, including instructor-led training, immersive hands-on learning, and dynamic digital content.
• Leverage cutting-edge AI and instructional technologies to enhance the learning ecosystem, focusing on workflow automation, sophisticated learner feedback analysis, precise skill-gap identification, efficient content summarization, personalized learning paths, and responsible AI adoption.
• Partner closely with business leaders, key stakeholders, and external vendors to align learning solutions with strategic workforce priorities. This includes evaluating build/buy strategies, expertly managing vendor relationships, supporting RFP processes, and ensuring exceptional service quality.
• Develop and execute impactful internal communications and marketing strategies to drive awareness, engagement, and adoption of learning programs, ensuring seamless alignment with enterprise branding and strategic objectives.
• Lead the meticulous planning and flawless execution of high-visibility learning events, coordinating vendors, speakers, production partners, stakeholder communications, proactive risk mitigation, and seamless event operations.
• Provide expert consultative recommendations on innovative learning strategies, connect learning resources across various platforms and providers, and create cohesive learner journeys that significantly enhance organizational capability development.
• Monitor learner engagement, operational performance, and key ROI metrics to rigorously evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement across all learning programs and services.
• Ensure that all training content consistently evolves to meet the dynamic needs of learners.
• Monitor and report on the status of various learning projects, providing clear and concise updates.
• Serve as a team lead for assigned activities and deliverables, guiding initiatives to successful completion and fostering collaborative success.

Required Skills & Experience

• Five years of experience planning and implementing training programs and events.
• Proven experience working with and presenting effectively to a broad range of audiences, from early career talent to executive leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of standard MS Office tools, MS Teams, and MS Forms.
• Bachelor’s Degree in education or a relevant field is preferred.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with rapid instructional systems design (ISD) technology tools such as Camtasia or Articulate.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working in technology with an internal client services capacity is preferred.
• Familiarity with agile/scrum approaches to product development and delivery.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.