Lead IT Business Analyst

MainframeMaster; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MainframeMaster is seeking a Lead IT Business Analyst to drive development and rollout of critical applications in collaboration with Technology teams. This senior role bridges business and technical groups, translating needs into precise requirements and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

You will lead analysis efforts, support development initiatives, and guide mid-level staff while prioritizing risk and compliance to protect clients and assets.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience in mainframe environments with COBOL, JCL, CICS, and Assembler.
• Strong system analysis and programming knowledge along with project leadership.
• Ability to manage and implement successful projects and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems analysis activities and bridge business users with technical teams.
• Collaborate with multiple management teams to plan integrations and enhancements.
• Evaluate complex processes and define improvements to meet goals and standards.
• Provide SME guidance in Applications Development and ensure architectural alignment.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts and manage workload and priorities.
• Assess risk in business decisions and ensure compliance with laws and policy.

Skills

System analysis

Business analysis

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Mainframe COBOL

JCL

CICS

Assembler

Job description

Job Overview

The Lead IT Business Analyst is a senior-level professional responsible for driving the development, implementation, and enhancement of application systems in collaboration with Technology teams. The role serves as the primary bridge between business users and technical teams, facilitating the exchange of information and ensuring business needs are accurately translated into technical requirements. Key responsibilities include leading systems analysis activities, supporting application development initiatives, and ensuring solutions align with business objectives and organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in similar role.
• Extensive experience and k nowledge of mainframe (COBOL, JCL, CICS, Assembler)
• Extensive experience in system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.