Business Analyst

Cinfracs; Hoffman Estates (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CINFRACS Inc. in Hoffman Estates, IL, is seeking a Business Analyst to join our team. You will translate business needs into clear requirements, collaborate with stakeholders, and help design effective IT solutions across client projects.

The role emphasizes data analysis, writing user stories, testing coordination, and cross-functional communication; a Bachelor's or higher in a related field and 5+ years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical major with minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Business System Analyst
• Strong ability to develop rapport with individuals at various levels
• Soft skills: drive, persistence, organization, time management, written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document detailed business and functional requirements
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories or specifications
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure a functional application is delivered
• Document requirements, define scope and objectives, and formulate systems to parallel business strategies

Skills

Communication

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Test planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems or Business

Tools

None

Job description

Business Analyst

CINFRACS Inc. is a global IT consulting firm renowned for providing dependable, high-quality services via a unified platform. We place strong emphasis on understanding our clients' objectives and insights to transform their concepts into reality. With a firm belief in the power of digital technologies to drive change, we strive to be a trusted and reliable service provider. Our mission is to address challenges in the digital landscape and assist clients in establishing a robust presence in a competitive market. CINFRACS Inc. is currently seeking a Business Analyst to join our team at our headquarters in Hoffman Estates, IL, with potential travel to client locations across the U.S. as needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
• Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
• Work with the users to identify what needs to be accomplished
• Work with the developers and technical architects to define the optimal way to implement technology
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate processes and procedures and find areas for improvement with enhanced technology
• Document clearly through user stories and other documentation the as-is and to-be states
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure a functional application is delivered
• Demonstrate the ability to establish a rapport with stakeholders to build trust and confidence
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document detailed business and functional requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend innovative solutions.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories or specifications.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to align stakeholders and define project scope.
• Analyze data and create reports to support decision-making processes.
• Assist in testing activities including test planning, execution, and defect management.
• Understand and document the business objectives of each project and identify the business needs that the system must meet.
• Analyze and understand the business’s systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement or automation.
• Elicit, analyze, specify, and validate the business needs of stakeholders, be they customers or end users.
• Collaborate with project managers and project sponsors to determine project scope and vision.
• Conduct data analysis to support business decision making and business process improvement.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure that business requirements and functional specifications are implemented properly.
• Provide training and support to users and write user manuals as needed.
• Document requirements, define scope and objectives, and formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies.

Experience & Knowledge:

• This position requires clear communication internally and externally, strong organizational skills, resiliency, and a solution focused mindset!
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical major with minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Business System Analyst
• Strong aptitude in developing rapport and relationships with individuals at a variety of levels
• Soft skills required - strong drive, persistence, consistency, organization, time management, written and verbal communication
• Flexible mindset focused on delivering quality deliverables on tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving capability.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues; desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Capable self-starter with a drive to get all types of work done and high attention to detail.

Education:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or Management Information System or Business or related field

Work Location & Physical Requirements:

• This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities.
• The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods.

CINFRACS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.