Business Analyst

Consultis; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in New York is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance organizational efficiency through strategic technology integration. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s in a relevant field. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between IT and business, managing technical requirements, and collaborating with developers. Ideal candidates are proficient in Agile methodologies and possess strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a technical Business Analyst role managing IT projects.
• Experience in ERP implementations is a plus.
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMP, and ITIL are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between IT and business partners.
• Document and manage business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Manage project scope, milestones, and team activities.
• Oversee vendor management and proposal reviews.

Skills

Business analysis techniques

Agile methodologies

Vendor management

Technical specifications

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CIS, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Great Plains

SSRS

Power BI

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Business Analyst, Information Technology, is key to enhancing our organizational efficiency and achieving business goals through strategic technology integration. This role involves understanding and aligning business operations and models with technological advancements. Responsibilities include analyzing needs, workflows, and technological systems, and making recommendations to the CIO. The analyst will research software solutions to improve efficiency, estimate project costs and timelines, and ensure project deliverables are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between IT and business partners, translating business requirements into actionable technical specifications.
• Document and manage business and technical requirements, process models, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external developers to build or customize solutions, ensuring technology meets business needs.
• Oversee project scope, milestones, and team management to deliver projects on time, within budget, and scope.
• Experience in vendor management, creating Statements of Work (SOWs), and reviewing proposals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a technical Business Analyst role and managing IT projects, such as ERP implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CIS, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, business analysis techniques, and tools like Great Plains, SSRS, Power BI, SharePoint, and MS Office.
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMP, and ITIL are preferred.
• Availability for occasional weekend and off-hour work for maintenance and production releases.
• This role requires onsite work and is ideal for someone with a strong blend of business orientation and technical expertise.