Business Analyst - Entry

MFM Jobs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking an Entry-level Business Analyst to act as a liaison between the business community and IT. The ideal candidate will analyze operations, translate business needs into functional specifications, and educate IT about business direction. An associate's degree in a related field and 0-1 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Possesses expertise in the supported business unit.
• Analyzes operations to determine opportunities for automation.
• Educates the IT organization on business direction.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between business community and IT organization.
• Translates business requirements into functional specifications.
• Facilitates communication between business units and IT.

Skills

Business analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Understanding of IT systems

Education

Associate's degree in a related area

Job description

» » Business Analyst – EntryLocationColumbia, 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 an associate's degree in a related area and 0-1 years of experience in the field or in a related area.