IT Systems Analyst Specialist Sr**PRIMARY PURPOSE**: To lead the technical analysis efforts for implementations and large, multi-line projects; to review, analyze and document internal and client user needs; and to provide mentorship and leadership within the business analysis team. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** * Partners with BA/PO to analyze approved business requirements, workflows, rules, and acceptance expectations.* Translates approved requirements into detailed system requirements, technical specifications, and actionable technical tasks.* Documents system behavior, integrations, interfaces, data impacts, mappings, edge cases, and relevant non-functional considerations.* Identifies technical impacts, dependencies, constraints, and impediments and provides recommendations to Engineering and Architecture.* Maintains traceability from approved business requirements through technical specifications, design, testing, and delivered system behavior.* Supports backlog readiness by ensuring technical requirements, dependencies, impacts, and system considerations are sufficiently understood before development.* Provides input into user story LOE and planning by assessing technical complexity, system impacts, dependencies, and implementation risks.* Validates delivered system behavior against documented technical requirements and supports Development / QA issue analysis and defect triage.* Responsible for technical documentation creation, including technical design documentation (TDD).* Develops and maintains technical release documentation for releases.* Manages Single Sign-On (SSO) implementations, certificate renewals, and ongoing maintenance for client-facing applications.* Serves as the primary technical liaison for clients during SSO onboarding, configuration, testing and deployment.* Leads system configuration conversations for client implementation projects, gathering requirements to ensure successful system configuration and deployment.* Facilitates execution of configurations, including production readiness reviews and cutover activities.* Provides post-implementation support to ensure a smooth transition to ongoing operations and successful client adoption. **ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** * Performs other duties as assigned.* Supports the organization's quality program(s).* Travels as required. **QUALIFICATIONS****Education & Licensing** Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred **Experience:** * Five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required* Experience translating business requirements into technical or system specifications required* Experience supporting system integrations, data flows, and application behavior* Experience working in agile or hybrid delivery environments preferred* Experience in enterprise or regulated environments preferred **Skills & Knowledge** * Advanced systems analysis and technical requirements documentation skills* Strong ability to translate complex business needs into scalable technical solutions* Experience defining system interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations* Understanding of system architecture, dependencies, and data flows* Ability to assess complexity, dependencies, risks, and technical trade-offs* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities* Strong collaboration skills across Product, Business, Architecture, Development, QA, and Operations* Excellent written and verbal communication skills **WORK ENVIRONMENT** When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.**Mental:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines **Physical:** Computer keyboarding, travel as required **Auditory/Visual:** Hearing, vision and talking **NOTE:** Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.