Business Systems Analyst: Process Optimization & Solutions

PowerSchool Group LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Com

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary Time Off (DTO)

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Student Debt Repayment Program

Prepaid Legal coverage

Job summary

PowerSchool is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to bridge business and IT, translating needs into robust system requirements and enhancements. You will collaborate with architects, developers, and product owners to deliver end-to-end solutions and support UAT, training, and governance across enterprise systems.

The role emphasizes SDLC/Agile/SAFe practices, strong documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize processes and drive measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or in a similar role
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as CRM/Salesforce, ERP, HRIS, or data/reporting systems
• Strong experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and system requirements
• Working knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and/or SAFe methodologies
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language (and vice versa)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements
• Translate business needs into clear system requirements, user stories, workflows, and acceptance criteria
• Analyze existing business processes and systems toidentifygaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and product owners to design, configure, and implement system solutions
• Support end-to-end system lifecycle activities, including planning, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to align stakeholders on requirements and solution design
• Develop andmaintaindocumentation and artifacts such as BRDs, FRS, and process maps and data flow diagrams
• Coordinate and support UAT, including test case development and defect triage
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, data governance, and security policies
• Act as a change agent by supporting training, documentation, and user adoption efforts
• Monitor solution performance and recommend system enhancements based on business feedback and metrics

Skills

Stakeholder management

Requirements elicitation and doc.

Process optimization

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration across biz and tech

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Visio

Lucid

Job description

PowerSchool is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to bridge business and IT, translating needs into robust system requirements and enhancements. You will collaborate with architects, developers, and product owners to deliver end-to-end solutions and support UAT, training, and governance across enterprise systems.

The role emphasizes SDLC/Agile/SAFe practices, strong documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize processes and drive measurable business outcomes.