Business Analyst -Virtual Desktop Services

Business Analyst – Data Sensitivity & VDI MigrationContract length: 9 months plus About the Opportunity We are seeking a Business Analyst with expertise working in complex, multi-platform environments to assess data classification and usage across business groups org-wide, identify the most critical systems, and develop business recommendations to support College Board's evolving secure data storage, access and use strategy. This includes evaluating the full range of viable solutions — such as VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure), enhanced access controls, or other secure data management approaches — and recommending the option(s) best suited to each use case.This individual will partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand how different groups use systems, where data currently lives, and what risks that creates. They will translate that analysis into clear, actionable recommendations — including a supporting business case — that inform how client reduces reliance on physical device storage and which solution(s) best address the associated risks for each business group.In this role, you will: Partner with business groups org-wide to inventory the systems, tools, and data usage patterns tied to physical device storageAssess and classify data sensitivity across groups, systems, and workflowsIdentify the most critical systems and highest-risk data storage practices that should be prioritized for migration to VDIDocument current-state and proposed future-state data storage and usage modelsDevelop recommendations and a supporting business case for VDI migration, including risk, cost, and adoption considerationsCollaborate with Security, Technology and Business teams to validate findings and align recommendations with CB data policiesAnalyze and document data and process flow across systems, servers, networks, and endpoints to support risk assessment and migration planningEvaluate and help design privileged access management (PAM) processes and frameworks as part of broader data security recommendationsSupport development of auditing and compliance review processes related to data usage, access controls, and end-to-end data securityAbout You Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related fieldMinimum 5–7 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst, including experience with data governance, data classification/sensitivity assessments, or IT infrastructure/endpoint-related initiativesExperience analyzing systems usage and data flows across multiple business units or departmentsFamiliarity with VDI concepts and platforms (e.g., Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop), or a demonstrated ability to learn new technical domains quicklyStrong skills in stakeholder interviews, requirements gathering, and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendationsExperience developing use cases, cost-benefit analyses, and executive-ready documentationNice to have: Familiarity with data classification frameworks and security/compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)Experience with endpoint management, IT asset management, or physical device inventory toolsPrior consulting or contract-based Business Analyst experienceFamiliarity with higher-education or nonprofit technology environments