Business Analyst - Consultant

MFM Jobs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Business Analyst – Consultant to serve as a liaison between the business community and IT. The role focuses on providing technical solutions, analyzing operations, and assisting in business process redesign. Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and over 7 years of relevant experience. This position offers the opportunity to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business analysis or related field.
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications.
• Understanding of IT systems and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between business and IT.
• Analyze business operations for strengths and weaknesses.
• Provide technical solutions to enhance competitiveness.
• Facilitate communication between business units and IT.
• Assist in business process redesign and documentation.

Skills

Business analysis

Technical solutions

Process automation

Communication

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a related area

Master's degree

Job description

» » Business Analyst – ConsultantLocationColumbia, South Carolina### DescriptionServes as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. Possesses expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as, an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities. Analyzes business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions. Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology. Translates high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications. Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business. Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation. Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge. May make recommendations for buy versus build decision. May require a bachelor's or master's degree in a related area and 7+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.