Business Analyst

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Business Analyst to evaluate processes and define requirements for technology solutions. You will model data, guide IT development, and ensure project success through close collaboration with business units and IT teams.

The role emphasizes interviewing stakeholders, documenting user stories and use cases, and supporting testing and validation activities to deliver measurable value. Bachelor's degree preferred; salary range provided.

Qualifications

• This job requires advanced computer and social media skills.
• Broad experience with content management systems is required.
• Educational requirements include an associate's degree; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews, workshops, and reviews to elicit and validate business needs for IT projects.
• Develop and maintain business requirements documentation including user stories and functional specs.
• Analyze data, workflows, and systems to identify optimization opportunities.
• Facilitate collaboration between business users and IT teams for alignment and successful outcomes.
• Perform gap analyses, impact assessments, and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Support testing activities including user acceptance testing and system validation.
• Contribute input on solution design, configuration, and implementation.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to drive process improvements.
• Document requirements, processes, and systems with stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Social media skills

Content management systems

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 303896

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Business Analysts evaluate business processes, identify opportunities for improvement through technology solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements. They analyze data, develop functional specifications, and facilitate communication between business units and Information Technology teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Conduct interviews, workshops, and reviews to elicit, clarify, and validate business needs, objectives, and constraints for Information Technology projects and initiatives.
• Job Duty 2 - Develop and maintain business requirements documentation, including user stories, use cases, process flows, and functional specifications, to guide Information Technology development and implementation.
• Job Duty 3 - Analyze and model data, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and enhancement in alignment with business goals.
• Job Duty 4 - Facilitate communication and collaboration between business users, Information Technology teams, and project stakeholders to ensure shared understanding, alignment, and successful project outcomes.
• Job Duty 5 - Perform gap analysis, impact assessments, and feasibility studies to evaluate proposed Information Technology solutions, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies for decision-making.
• Job Duty 6 - Support testing activities, user acceptance testing, and system validation to validate requirements, verify functionality, and ensure alignment with business needs and expectations.
• Job Duty 7 - Provide input on Information Technology solution design, configuration, and implementation, ensuring that business requirements are met, and solutions deliver value and address key business challenges.
• Job Duty 8 - Stay informed about industry trends, technology innovations, and best practices in business analysis, applying continuous learning and knowledge sharing to drive process improvement and professional growth.
• Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, processes, and systems to enable effective Information Technology solutions and improvements.
• Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Associate's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

No prior relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.

Proposed Salary

Pay Range: $65,052.00 - $80,000.00

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

This job requires advanced computer and social media skills. Broad experience with content management systems is required.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel.

This position does not require security clearance.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/