Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Business Analyst - Ally Behavior Centers (Tysons, VA) Full‑time (Tysons headquarters + occasional visits to local ABA centers)

Please include a short, personalized cover letter so we can get to know you better and understand why you believe you will be a good fit for our team! Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please, do not call our busy centers.

Who We Are

Ally Behavior is a dynamic, fun, and rewarding place to work that offers superior growth and leadership opportunities in a supportive, engaging environment. We are a full-time, center-based, early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program, serving children with autism ranging from 18 months to 6 years of age. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality therapy to help our early learners reach their potential to communicate, improve social skills, and prepare for academic success. The children we serve are at the heart of everything we do and we are passionate about our commitment to having a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and their families. We have a unique and collaborative start-up culture that is driven by our diverse team of professionals and our core values of Serving Others, Treatment Excellence, All One Ally, Resourceful in Finding Solutions, and Striving to Grow.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated self-starter to join our team in a Business Analyst role and be responsible for using operational, clinical, and financial data to provide insight, enabling leadership to make faster, better decisions that improve outcomes for families and the business. Our team members are expected to be leaders in the community, ensure our high-quality standards are met, and foster an exceptional work environment. The right candidate will have extremely strong attention to detail in addition to being professional, energetic, organized, and driven. You don't mind wearing different hats and take the initiative to get things done. We will train you on the specific job responsibilities, although the right fit will quickly and easily pick up responsibilities and manage them on their own. We are looking for a smart and talented person who wants to be part of an elite, fast growing organization.

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will work hand‑in‑hand with the CFO on the annual budget, rolling forecasts, lender reporting, and ad‑hoc strategic analyses.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Partner with the  CFO to own the annual budget model and rolling forecast for all centers.
• Build scenario and sensitivity models for new‑site launches, payer‑mix changes and reimbursement‑rate negotiations.
• Assist the CFO in preparing periodic financial packages for senior leadership and Board review.

Data & Business Intelligence

• Design, maintain and automate dashboards in Power BI/Tableau that track census, therapist utilization, reimbursement cycle times, sales‑funnel performance , clinical‑outcome KPIs , and cost per client.
• Write performant SQL queries and Python/R scripts to ingest data from CentralReach (EMR) , payroll, CRM and other source systems.
• Build standardized reporting frameworks that can be reused across functional teams (Finance, Operations, Clinical, Growth).

Operational Analytics

• Quantify clinical KPIs (hours of therapy delivered, goal‑mastery rates) and link them to financial performance.
• Identify cost‑saving and revenue‑lift opportunities; prepare clear, visual management packs.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure all analyses follow GAAP and HIPAA standards; maintain strong version control and data‑governance documentation.
• Prepare and submit periodic financial and covenant‑compliance reports required by the company's senior lender , coordinating directly with Accounting and the CFO.
• Assist with audit requests, grant reporting and payer credentialing data pulls.

Cross‑functional Partnership

• Act as a "translator" between clinical directors, revenue‑cycle, accounting and the executive team.
• Provide ad‑hoc modeling support for pricing, contract negotiations and strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science or related field.
• 2+ years in business analytics, FP&A, or financial data analytics-ideally in multi‑site healthcare or services.
• Advanced Excel & Power Query; working SQL; one scripting language (Python/R); BI dashboarding (Power  BI/Tableau/Looker).
• Demonstrated ability to model unit economics and present findings to non‑finance audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare‑revenue‑cycle or payer‑mix experience.
• Familiarity with CentralReach or other outpatient EMRs; experience with debt covenant or lender reporting.

Growth Path

High performers can progress to Senior Financial Analytics Manager or broaden into Strategic Planning as Ally Behavior continues its multi‑state expansion.

Compensation & Benefits Snapshot

• Base salary: $85,000 - $115,000
• Quarterly bonuses based on personal and company performance
• Guaranteed semi-monthly paycheck (24)
• Medical + HSA, Dental, and Vision coverage through Cigna
• 401(k) plan with discretionary company match.
• Short-Term Disability (100% Employer-Paid) & Long-Term Disability
• Company-sponsored DashPass
• Employee Assistance Program
• Term-Life/AD&D Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Critical Illness with Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Confinement Insurance
• CEU assistance and professional development opportunities
• 18 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays

Note: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Ally Behavior is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.