Business Analyst - Assessment and Vendor Selection

Search Services; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled Business Analyst with strong EDI experience for a 3-month contract. This remote role involves conducting EDI assessments, supporting vendor selection, and providing strategic insights. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in EDI systems and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in consulting.
• Proven experience working with EDI systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and assessment activities related to current EDI processes.
• Facilitate vendor evaluations and support decision-making processes.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Documentation

Tools

Oracle

Clio

Gentran

IBM Sterling

SPS Commerce

Job description

Business Analyst - Assessment and Vendor Selection

Business Analyst - Assessment and Vendor Selection

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We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst with strong EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) experience for a 3-month contract engagement with a leading consulting firm. This role involves conducting a comprehensive EDI assessment and supporting vendor selection for a major transformation project. The position is remote, with occasional travel to the end-client site as required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead discovery and assessment activities related to the client’s current EDI processes, systems, and trading partner requirements.
• Gather and analyze business requirements by working closely with stakeholders, including operations, IT, and external vendors.
• Map current-state EDI processes and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate vendor evaluations by preparing RFPs/RFIs, assessing vendor capabilities, and supporting decision-making processes.
• Translate business needs into clear and detailed functional and technical requirements.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and documentation to ensure alignment among cross-functional teams.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support the consulting team and client leadership.
• Assist in planning and roadmap development for potential EDI system upgrades or migrations.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in consulting or client-facing roles.
• Experience working with Oracle and Clio a plus
  
  

Proven experience working with EDI systems, standards (X12, EDIFACT, etc.), and trading partner integrations.

• Strong understanding of EDI-related business processes in industries such as logistics, healthcare, or retail.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting vendor evaluations and selection processes.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel for occasional on-site meetings (domestic).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with system modernization or digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with EDI software platforms (e.g., Gentran, IBM Sterling, SPS Commerce).
• Previous experience supporting RFP development and vendor scorecards.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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