9813 - Business Analyst

Apex Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401K with company match

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

On-demand training

Certification discounts

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst / Integration Strategist for a hybrid role in Philadelphia. The candidate will analyze user needs, manage project backlogs, and facilitate integration across teams. To qualify, candidates should have 5-10 years of experience and strong problem-solving skills, with experience in accounting or tax being a plus. This position offers a variety of benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Typically 5–10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in accounting or tax is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret user requests to develop strategies.
• Work closely with developers to define technical requirements.
• Collaborate with the project lead to manage the product backlog.
• Examine data and documentation to draw informed conclusions.
• Act as a liaison between project teams to identify integration points.
• Translate complex data into clear insights for stakeholders.
• Uphold a respectful and professional work environment.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Conceptual Understanding

Pattern Recognition

Communication

Leadership

Job description

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Job Description

Job# 2091952

Job Title

Business Analyst / Integration Strategist (Contract)

Location

Hybrid (Philadelphia)

Position Type

Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Business Analyst / Integration Strategist to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying user needs, translating them into actionable strategies, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure successful implementation. You’ll play a key role in managing project backlogs, analyzing data, and facilitating integration across tools and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• User Needs Analysis: Identify and interpret user requests to develop strategies that effectively address those needs.
• Technical Collaboration: Work closely with developers to define technical requirements and test cases.
• Backlog Management: Collaborate with the project lead to manage and prioritize the product backlog.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Examine data and documentation to draw informed conclusions and present findings to supervisors.
• Cross-Team Facilitation: Act as a liaison between project teams to identify integration points and assess the impact of changes across tools.
• Communication: Translate complex data and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional Conduct: Uphold a respectful and professional work environment through integrity and accountability.

Skills & Qualifications

• Critical Thinking: Ability to process and synthesize large volumes of information quickly and accurately.
• Problem Solving: Develop simple, effective solutions to complex challenges.
• Conceptual Understanding: Apply relevant concepts, practices, and procedures to real-world scenarios.
• Pattern Recognition: Connect disparate ideas and identify common themes or fact patterns.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to engage with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Leadership: Capable of working independently, leading initiatives, and mentoring others when needed.
• Preferred Background: Experience in accounting or tax is highly desirable.
• Experience Level: Typically 5–10 years of experience, though depth of knowledge and expertise in emerging skill sets is valued over tenure.

Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

EEO Statement

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.