Business Analyst

foodcityinternship; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Weekly Pay Checks

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Dental Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Job summary

foodcityinternship is looking for an IT Business Analyst in Abingdon, Virginia, to manage projects and improve business processes. The ideal candidate will facilitate project goals, work closely with business teams, and document essential requirements effectively.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills while fostering team collaboration. This position comes with benefits including a 401(k) match, medical and dental plans, and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis preferred.
• Ability to communicate expectations clearly.
• Strong organizational skills to delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from initiation to closure.
• Gather business requirements and document them effectively.
• Create project-related documents like specifications and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The role of the IT Business Analyst is to facilitate all activities associated with the achievement of project goals or deliverables. The main objective of this position is to work closely with business members to help formulate and define project requirements as it relates to business requirements and improving business processes. This position will be key to the project teams that are responsible for delivering top‑tier projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage multiple small & medium projects from initiation to closure or aid IT Project Managers in delivery of large complex projects.
• Work closely with team members to gather business requirements and documents and communicate these requirements to others effectively.
• Provide project benefit analysis to assist management in determination of projects to pursue.
• Create project-related documents including, but not limited to, requests for proposal, project charters, project specification documents, project scope documents, schedules, budgets, and performance reports.
• Document project estimates and manage project costs and related budgeting.
• Development and management of a project timeline.
• Execute projects to the alignment of published guidelines and Application Development Life Cycle.
• Assist with developing a change management plan with sponsors and execute as needed.
• Project communications including stakeholder identification, updates, and performance reporting.
• Assist with procurement of products and/or services including negotiation of terms and contract vetting to ensure a fair agreement is reached.
• Assist with planning and oversight of quality assurance and control.
• Continuous improvement of project management skills both for the individual and the organization.
• Responsible for attending on-site work during normal business hours, in the typical work week, as well as extra time as needed to fulfill job duties through regular attendance.
• Ensure all aspects of company policy and procedures regarding good business and department practices are followed.

Additional Job Functions

• Create and provide direction / standards to managing the relationship between ITS and the business.
• Create and maintain documentation standards.
• Understand and follow confidentiality policy regarding company information as well as personnel information.
• Other tasks assigned for completion as assigned by Direct Supervisor or Executive Company Official.
• Utilize time management skills and prioritization to accomplish tasks through management team and associates.
• Verification, completion, and distribution of vital department reports, management reports, documents, and paperwork via written, verbal, or e‑mail to the appropriate individuals as deemed by supervision and/or policy.
• Complete documentation of activities as required.
• Follow all safety and security measures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or 5+ years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate expectations to a team in a group setting when working on projects.
• Previous experience in retail and/or grocery operations, is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to delegate tasks to ensure all tasks are assigned to resources.
• Proven ability to work as part of and excel in a team environment.
• Ability to create and maintain documentation for project tracking purposes.
• Proven ability to develop processes to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to communicate on a regular basis regarding project statuses to project team, project stakeholders and sponsors.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals daily.
• Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours, in the typical work week, as well as extra time as needed to fulfill job duties through regular attendance.

Benefits

401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!