Business Systems Analyst Adv

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Full-Time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: Perform technology functions to include but not limited to business and systems analysis, application development, and process improvement. Serve as a liaison between the business area and the IT organization when needed. Identify, document, and communicate system and process changes necessary to improve the system and operational performance measures. &nbsp;Possess an in-depth knowledge of the line of business while contributing to the identification, analysis, and recommendation of technical process improvement initiatives. Design, create and implement technical solutions.&nbsp;Support complex business processes.
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Business Analysis</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Conduct data gathering and analysis to understand business strategy requirements. Provide direction for short and long-term planning sessions and provide direction to ensure understanding of business goals and direction.</div> </li> <li> <div>Evaluate ongoing department activity and propose new tools or technologies Assist in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology.</div> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Development</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Assist in the application development process for multiple applications to ensure application software is delivered on time and within budget.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Ensure all system development lifecycle processes and standards are followed.</div> </li> <li> <div>Design, code, test, debug, document, implement and maintain complex business applications. Provide ongoing maintenance of applications.</div> </li> <li> <div>Provide analytical support related to business applications, infrastructure, and technology-related activities.</div> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Systems Analysis</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>May serve as subject matter expert related to interface problem identification, triage, and resolution of complex inquiries. Discuss users&rsquo; needs and determine vulnerabilities or areas of poor performance to boost productivity, efficiency, and accuracy in our computer systems. Develop system solutions by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions.</div> </li> <li> <div>Perform release management and end-to-end testing of system changes.</div> </li> <li> <div>Identify, investigate, resolve and escalate problems a needed.&nbsp; Gather data to support recommendations to address problems.&nbsp; Procure additional technical assistance to help in problem resolution.</div> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Process Improvements</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Work as a team member or lead on medium or large process complex improvement initiatives supporting the business customer(s)/services(s).</div> </li> <li> <div>Analyze and evaluate business requirements and current processes and interfaces to identify gaps and areas of improvement.</div> </li> <li> <div>Develop process requirements and recommendations and communicate for the implementation of technical business solutions.</div> </li> </ul> <div><strong>Other Duties and Responsibilities</strong></div> <ul> <li> <div>Design and develop reports and data delivery to accommodate changing business requirements. Investigate, resolve and escalate problems.</div> </li> <li> <div>Adhere to policies and procedures supporting audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.</div> </li> <li> <div>Train and educate users on new and existing tools. Coach and transfer knowledge to less experienced team members.</div> </li> <li> <div>Other duties may be assigned.</div> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.</li> <li>Five (5) years of relevant technical or business work experience required.</li> <li>Experience in managing cross functional teams or projects required.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge preferred in : <ul> <li>system development life cycle</li> <li>process design, re-engineering, and organization transformation, Six Sigma, CMMI or ITIL</li> <li>computer programming languages</li> </ul> </li> <li>Strong technical, analytical, systems skills.</li> <li>Display innovation in identifying, proposing, and overseeing the execution of business solutions.</li> <li>Written and verbal communication skills interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to provide technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external.</li> <li>Ability to work independently, or within a team environment.</li> <li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</li> </ul>