Analyst Business Systems

Empower; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to evaluate and optimize business processes and systems. You will translate business needs into clear user stories, collaborate with IT and business stakeholders, and support testing and implementation in an Agile setting.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or equivalent technology industry background.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, analyze and interpret complex data and business requirements.
• Effective communication with stakeholders to understand and convey technical information clearly.
• Proficient in collecting, documenting, and managing system requirements from stakeholders.
• Understanding of technology and systems to bridge business needs and technical solutions.
• Strong documentation skills for reports, manuals, workflows, and specifications.
• Ability to manage tasks, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project scope and technologies.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to gather and document business requirements for software development projects.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories that align with project goals.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and development teams to ensure shared understanding of requirements.
• Work with QA and Engineers to review story requirements and validate system functionality.
• Provide support by troubleshooting issues, performing impact analysis, and recommending solutions.
• Review system enhancements with project stakeholders.
• Create flow diagrams and document technical solutions.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and Agile trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Requirements gathering

Agile methodologies

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

QA experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Business Systems Analysts are responsible for evaluating organizations’ business processes and systems. They collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze data, and create detailed documentation outlining system specifications. Business systems analysts also play a crucial role in facilitating communication between business users and IT teams to ensure that technology solutions align with organizational goals. Additionally, they may participate in testing, training, and provide support for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of business systems.

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to gather and document business requirements for software development projects.

Analyze and translate business needs into clear and concise user stories, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and development teams to ensure a shared understanding of project requirements.

Work closely with Quality Assurance and Engineers to review story requirements and validate system functionality.

Provide support by troubleshooting issues, conducting impact analysis, and recommending solutions

Review system enhancements with project stakeholders

Create flow diagrams and document technical solutions

Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in business analysis and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience as a Business Systems Analyst or equivalent technology industry background.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to gather, analyze and interpret complex data and business requirements. Adept at identifying and solving business problems through innovative and practical solutions.
• Effective communication with stakeholders to understand and convey technical information in a clear manner
• Proficient in collecting, documenting, and managing system requirements from stakeholders
• Understanding of technology (complex multi-platform applications including databases) and systems to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions
• Effective communication and documentation skills to create comprehensive reports, manuals, workflows, and specifications
• Ability to manage tasks, timelines, and resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery
• Being flexible and adaptable to changes in project scope, requirements, or technological advancements
• Proven experience in Agile Methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Project management tools such as Jira, Confluence and Share point.
• Experience with Agile principles preferred
• Prior production support and troubleshooting preferred
• Experience as a QA or Developer preferred

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Empower delivers personalized financial guidance and resources, serving over 83,000 organizations and over 19 million individuals to foster financial freedom and growth.