Business Systems Analyst II

Varstaff; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a seasoned Business Systems Analyst to oversee the technical execution of IT projects, spanning development, support, BI, and infrastructure. You will interview users, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable specs while operating in a fast-paced agile environment.

Ideal candidates will map current-state processes, design optimized future-state solutions, and coordinate across application and infrastructure teams to drive tasks to

Qualifications

• Experience defining, analyzing, and documenting detailed business and technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Hands-on data mapping, data modeling, and documenting system integration touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical execution of IT projects across application development, support, systems administration, BI, and network management.
• Bridge business stakeholders and technical teams by interviewing users and translating needs into actionable specifications.
• Lead planning and drive tasks through execution in an agile environment; support process improvements.
• Coordinate across IT domains to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Data mapping & modeling

SDLC & project execution

Agility & problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / business

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Visio

Word

Excel

Job description

About the Job:

US Citizens only!

In this role, you will oversee the technical execution of projects and initiatives across diverse IT areas, including application development, application support, systems administration, business intelligence, and network administration at Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC). You will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams by interviewing users, gathering and defining business requirements, and translating customer needs into actionable technical specifications. Operating in a fast-paced and agile environment, you will facilitate project planning, lead process improvement efforts, and drive tasks through execution to completion.

Location:

Sparks, NV (1675 East Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434)

What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant business systems analysis experience (Higher education may substitute for experience; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree).
• Proven experience analyzing business processes, mapping current-state workflows, and designing optimized future-state solutions.
• Broad understanding of IT terminology, systems administration, infrastructure touchpoints, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and cross-functional communication skills.

Must-Have Skills

• Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Expertise in defining, analyzing, and documenting detailed business and technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Data Mapping & Modeling: Hands‑on experience with data mapping, data modeling, and documenting system integration touchpoints and metadata.
• Project Execution & SDLC: Solid understanding of project planning methodologies and technical execution oversight across application and infrastructure teams.
• Agility & Problem‑Solving: Ability to adapt quickly to frequent scope adjustments and manage multiple concurrent priorities in a dynamic, high‑tempo environment.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills (Preferred)

• Proficiency with requirements management and workflow tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Visio, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense or working within highly regulated enterprise IT environments.
• Familiarity with business intelligence, data reporting integrations, or enterprise application migrations.