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The job of business operations analyst is a mid-level position in bioenergy, in the operations, management, and business career sub-sector. Job seekers with operations, management, and business backgrounds or a career in the liberal arts could consider this type of mid-level bioenergy job.
A business operations analyst serves as a staff specialist coordinating an organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. People in these positions may have careers in bioenergy business operations.
Business Operations Analyst
| Alternate Title(s) | Accountant; Financial Analyst Operational Research Analyst; Marketing Specialist; Procurement Specialist; Purchasing Agent |
| Education & Training Level Description | Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. |
| Experience | 3–10 years |
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| Job Profile | The business operations arm of the bioenergy value chain plays a key role in the development of a resilient bioenergy industry. Individuals in this sector work to make continual improvements to the overall operations of the business (e.g., biorefinery) in order to improve profitability and maximize customer value and in doing so help biofuels and bioproducts achieve a competitive advantage. Business operating activities can include negotiating contracts, addressing budget matters, making strategic marketing decisions, and helping various departments within an organization coordinate to meet end goals. In the bioenergy sector they may also be involved in acquiring investors for development activities, managing feedstock supply, and facilitating end product distribution and sales. At the middle levels, a business operations analyst serves as a staff specialist coordinating the organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. A master’s degree in business administration or related field is highly recommended. Experience and knowledge of the energy sector is highly preferred. |
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