Business Analyst

National Oilwell Varco; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technical solutions. You will work with Stakeholders, Application Managers, and development teams to define requirements, improve processes, and deliver high-quality software solutions.

The ideal candidate communicates well, analyzes complex data, and is eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, with domestic and international travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Manufacturing or related field.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud/EBS) or Custom WMS applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a home-based office, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and project managers.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirements sessions.
• Support system design, testing, and implementation activities.
• Perform gap analysis and recommend process improvements.
• Assist in prioritizing product backlogs and managing change requests.
• Ensure solutions align with business goals and user needs.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Travel readiness

ERP/WMS experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / Manufacturing or related field

Tools

Oracle Cloud/EBS

Custom WMS

SQL

Power BI

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. In this role, you will work closely with Stakeholders, Application Managers, and development teams to define requirements, improve processes, and deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with an analytical mindset and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements
• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and user stories
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and project managers
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirements sessions
• Support system design, testing, and implementation activities
• Perform gap analysis and recommend process improvements
• Assist in prioritizing product backlogs and managing change requests
• Ensure solutions align with business goals and user needs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Information Systems, Computer Science, Manufacturing or related field
• Significant domestic and international travel is required.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud/EBS) or Custom WMS applications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Candidate must be able to work independently in a home-based office, depending on location.
• Candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills to include the ability to provide group presentations in a seminar environment.
• Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing and Warehousing processes is preferred.
• Strong understanding of SDLC (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall)
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools (SQL, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience writing user stories, use cases, and functional specifications
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile-related certifications, are preferred