Lead IT Business Systems Analyst

OLSA Resources, Inc.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm located in Golden Valley, Minnesota is seeking a driven IT Business Analyst to serve as a liaison between IT and business units. The role involves documenting business processes, defining requirements, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance system solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree and have over 3 years of experience in business analysis. This position emphasizes effective communication and problem-solving skills, alongside familiarity with various technology platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business analyst experience.
• Strong track record in delivering quality solutions.
• Experience facilitating workshops with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Document existing business processes and define detailed requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes and resolve system issues.
• Partner with technical teams to ensure alignment with specifications.

Skills

Business analysis

Communication (verbal and written)

Requirements gathering

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field

Tools

SAP

SQL

.NET

SharePoint

Job description

This driven and self-motivated IT Business Analyst will work with multiple geographies, functions, co-source partners, applications and platforms. The Business Analyst serves as a liaison between IT and the business to analyze business needs, document requirements and ensure solution designs that meet or exceed customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Work with business partners to document existing processes, define detailed business requirements and provide guidance on prioritization. Partner with key stakeholders to streamline business processes, identify improvement opportunities and resolve system problems. Develop detailed functional requirements, system process and data flows, and system integration requirements that align with business and IT needs.

Partner with the technical team during solution development. Serve as a subject matter expert and ensure all deliverables conform to both business and IT specifications. Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure the quality of the solution. Assist with test script development and User Acceptance Testing to ensure thorough end to end testing. Provide input into the creation of detailed project plans and work assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field.
• 3+ years of business analyst experience
• Track record of delivering quality solutions that meet or exceeds business needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical subject matter experts.
• Experience gathering, documenting and prioritizing business requirements and developing use cases. Ability to facilitate complex workshops among diverse groups of stakeholders in both large and small group settings.
• Solid knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies and practices.
• Experience working with global customers
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Broad understanding of a variety of technology platforms including SAP, SQL, .NET, and SharePoint. Experience with a variety of modeling tools.
• Project Management implementation experience Six Sigma Green Belt or DFSS certification.