Business Analyst

IT Excel; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Excel in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a Business Analyst to evaluate business processes and develop solutions. Responsibilities include managing projects, optimizing strategies, and leading teams. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 2 years in business analysis, exceptional analytical skills, and competency in Microsoft applications. This role involves working closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure that solutions meet business needs. Competitive package and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders to determine acceptable solutions.
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
• Competency in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate business processes and implement solutions.
• Lead reviews and develop optimization strategies.
• Document and communicate results effectively.
• Manage projects and monitor performance.
• Gather critical information from stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Advanced technical skills

Documentation skills

Planning and organization

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Business Analyst

Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.

Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.

Staying up-to-date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.

Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.

Performing requirements analysis.

Documenting and communicating the results of your efforts.

Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.

Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports.

Working closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff.

Providing leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff.

Allocating resources and maintaining cost efficiency.

Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.

Performing user acceptance testing.

Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance.

Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures.

Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements.

Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users.

Managing competing resources and priorities.

Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Advanced technical skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A track record of following through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience leading and developing top-performing teams.
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects.

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