Business Analyst

Job Summary

Provides support for the formulation and definition of systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a good understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements. Responsible for the development of functional requirements, testing, training and implementation of applications.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in the review, analysis and documentation of business systems and user needs
• Responsible for the collection, documentation and maintenance of functional requirements and modeling
• Supports the planning and execution of functional testing
• Assists in the development and delivery of training for end users
• Assists in formulating and designing system scope and objective based on user needs and thorough understanding of business processes
• Provides technical guidance concerning business implications of application development projects
• Gathers and analyzes information and supports resolutions to address application or business issues for a specific business group
• Assists in designing, planning, and coordinating work teams
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Collects and defines requirements, translates into functional design documents and participates in the technical design, test planning and user documentation processes
• Participates in software design, prototyping, and testing of new or enhanced applications
• Works with users and peers in planning, developing, implementing, and supporting new or existing applications
• Assists in training users on new or enhanced applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (preferably in MIS, IT, or Business)
• 2-5 years’ experience preferred. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience writing business requirements and functional specs
• Demonstrated knowledge of SDLC. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices and deliverables associated with eliciting and clearly. defining and documenting required business functionality as well as non-functional requirements
• Knowledge of formal methodologies for planning and executing application development, enhancement, or support
• Knowledge of tools and techniques for design, development, and support of Client/Server applications
• Ability to write business requirements and functional specifications
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation (responsive, consultative, collaborative and accurate)
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills: able to work with a variety of people and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Strong analytical ability with the capability to determine the root cause of problems and issues and provide solutions
• Strategic thinking; Applies organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple, competing, frequently changing time-sensitive deadlines and priorities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Salary range $69,000 to $86,000. Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility on top of base