Business Technical Analyst

Dunn Solutions Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunn Solutions Group in Chicago is looking for a Business Analyst III to collaborate with business units on IT solutions. This role emphasizes gathering and analyzing data, defining processes, and documenting improvements.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of IT business analyst experience, a relevant degree, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. Strong communication skills and experience with project management are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT business analyst experience.
• Previous experience in an agile environment required.
• IIBA CBAP preferred in the US.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document requirements and business processes.
• Develop systems specifications and process flows.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into user stories.

Skills

Documenting As-Is and To-Be processes

Agile methodologies

Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Microsoft Office products

UML modelling language

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

BS/BA degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Business Analyst III

Job Summary: This position will work with business units, supporting multiple assigned projects aimed at delivering IT solutions and services that meet company cost, quality and strategic targets. The role will predominantly focus on gathering and analyzing work group data, defining current processes and requirements, researching best practices and identifying and documenting process improvements and functional specifications.

Experience (US only) and Education

• 3+ years of IT business analyst experience
• BS/BA degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience required; ISEB-qualified Business Analyst preferred if in the UK, IIBA CBAP if in the US
• Previous experience of working in an agile environment and using recognized development methodology; e.g., Agile, Scrum and Kanban

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, define and document requirements and business processes.
• Develop systems specifications, process flow and conversion strategies.
• Create technical and functional user documentation.
• Contribute to the development of new tools, processes and solutions to meet desired product needs.
• Follow established business processes, protocols and quality standards in the development and deployment of complex solutions.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into user stories/functional specifications.
• Identify and document process improvements and functional specifications based on research of best practices and analysis of work group data.
• Perform analysis on existing systems; identify options for potential solutions and assess for both technical and business suitability.
• Work between remote development teams, internal IT and business to ensure requirements are being met.
• Maintain automated test scripts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in documenting As-Is and To-Be processes
• Maintain automated test scripts
• Broad understanding of software development methodologies
• Experience using a recognized development methodology e.g., Agile, SCRUM, KANBAN
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Moderate facilitation skills
• Strong communication skills that allow for effective communication across all levels of the organization
• Written communication skills including process documentation
• Proven project management skillsBusiness requirements gathering
• Knowledge and prior use of UML modelling language.
• Broad technical understanding across various methodologies, platforms, tools and languages.
• Basic oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

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