IT Senior Analyst, Business Solutions (Hybrid)

Eversource; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource in the United States is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to bridge business needs with IT solutions across projects. The role emphasizes requirements gathering, process analysis, and collaboration with partners to translate objectives into technical designs.

The successful candidate will lead stakeholder discussions, model business processes, and contribute to IT roadmaps while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Travel may be required to supported sites.

Qualifications

• Ten years of business analysis experience.
• Experience with IT strategy, planning and roadmaps.
• IIBA ECBA/CCBA/CBAP, AAC, CFLBA, CPRE, PBA and SAFe POPM certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings between IT and business areas and communicate decisions.
• Analyze and document current and future state business processes.
• Capture and translate business requirements into functional specs and user stories.
• Collaborate with IT architects and business clients on solution design.
• Ensure solutions meet business needs and provide value to stakeholders.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Process optimization

Communication skills

Agile knowledge

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

VSTS

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to workup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Serves as a liaison between a business area(s) and IT and has a detailed understanding of that business area’s goals and objectives. This position works closely with the business partners to understand their business needs and collaborates with appropriate IT partners to resolve issues and suggest business solutions. This position is responsible for collecting, clarifying, and translating business requirements into functional and technical requirements and then collaborating on conceptual solution design options with IT technical staff, including Domain, Solution, and Enterprise IT Architects, and/or business clients to complete these activities. Responsible for anticipating and defining business requirements for new and/or enhanced products, services, or optimized business processes. This position consults in IT strategy and planning, workflow and process design, and product solution development. The ITBSA is a leader and plays a key role throughout the full application lifecycle for small and large development projects.

Essential Functions:

• Leads and facilitates meetings and communications between IT and an assigned business area, and informs team members on ongoing discussions with the business;
• Leads or oversees workflow analysis in support of requirements identification;
• Evaluates business processes, anticipates requirements, uncovers areas for improvement, and facilitates solution development and implementation;
• Captures, analyzes and documents business and user requirements and user stories in support of a variety of project methodologies; May coach and mentor others in this effort.
• Acts as a thought leader to shape and influence the development of IT roadmaps for an assigned business area
• Identifies opportunities to improve current business and IT processes and acts as a champion for change within their assigned business area of responsibility; May coach and mentor others in this effort.
• Ensures solutions meet business needs and requirements; May coach and mentor others in this effort.
• Monitors industry activities and leads others in learning opportunities for their assigned business area and identifies potential solutions and new findings including best practices) in collaboration with other IT team members
• Conducts reviews of business processes; leads and works with less experienced associates in developing functional optimization strategies and ensures incorporation into strategic roadmaps where applicable.
• May participate and/or lead others in the development of user documentation and manuals, training materials and/or job aids, when necessary;
• May facilitate and lead less experienced peers in the Application Development and Support activities for small and large development requests; coordinating activities between internal and external development groups and the business.
• Accountable for Capital Project Business cases and estimate creation and leads the presentation of said cases to the PMO and Finance; May coach and mentor others in this effort.
• Works with the business to assess proposed enhancement request for value and completeness; May actively lead and contribute value to Business Priority Council (BPC) meetings for their assigned business area; May coach and mentors others in this effort.
• Experience participating in procurement events (RFP/RFI) and supporting the development of statements of work; May coach and mentors others in this effort.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Requires business and general system knowledge and incorporates knowledge from other related disciplines to solve complex business/IT problems;
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures.
• Exposure to multiple technologies and application development methodologies; has participated in a large project; Has led the business analysis on a large-scale complex project.
• Knowledge of one or more business domains, and a detailed understanding of how the domains relate and can be assembled into solutions that meet business and IT needs and business strategy.
• Conducts business process analysis and the creation of current/future state process modeling
• Understanding and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) – specifically demand management best practices and controls;
• Understanding and knowledge of IT standards and controls;
• Ability to work on teams and collaborate effectively with business and technical roles, including influencing stakeholders at different management levels
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem solving and business process optimization skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent persuasion skills
• Excellent independent planning, organizational and time management skills; ability to manage larger efforts
• Competency in Microsoft applications including O365, Teams, One Drive, Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Knowledge of Agile methodology and associated tools such as Jira, VSTS and/or other Agile applications is highly desired;
• Knowledge of financial and cost models, and budgeting;
• Ability to balance the long-term (big picture) and short-term implications of potential solution decisions;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and a track record of following through on commitments;
• Ability to lead small high performing teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years demonstrated application of Business Analysis skills;
• Prior experience in the utility industry is a plus.

Licenses & Certifications:

• IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
• IIBA Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)
• IIBA Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP)
• IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC)
• IQBBA Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst (CFLBA)
• IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)

• PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA)
• SAFe POPM

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, writing and typing.
• Work involves using a computer and telephone as well as personal communication.

Mental Aspects:

• Work includes researching, analyzing, writing and public speaking.
• This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where multiple competing deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.
• Occasional overtime may be needed.

Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$130,660.00-$145,180.00

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Emergency Response: Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement: Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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