Senior Business Systems Analyst — Lead Data & Applications

Computer Task; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join our team in Buffalo, NY for a 6-month engagement. You will lead complex projects from requirements gathering through post-implementation, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring solutions meet business and regulatory needs.

You will analyze business requirements and data to develop functional specifications, support integrations and conversions, and mentor junior staff while managing timelines and risk.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of combined higher education and/or operational/business analytics experience.
• Strong business analysis, problem-solving, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience analyzing complex information and developing or implementing solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities, and project milestones.
• Proficiency with personal computers and relevant project management, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across business and technology teams.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects from requirements gathering through post-implementation, managing scope, milestones, timelines, deliverables, and project documentation.
• Analyze business requirements and complex data to develop functional specifications, evaluate system impacts, and support application enhancements, integrations, conversions, and enterprise initiatives.
• Serve as functional lead and subject matter expert, partnering with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and testing teams to ensure solutions meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate project meetings, estimates, timelines, testing activities, and data mapping across applications and business units.
• Develop and execute test plans and test cases; identify, document, and resolve issues during testing and implementation.
• Monitor change requests and project deliverables for adherence to business requirements, technology standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Coordinate post-implementation activities, including issue resolution, stakeholder feedback, and project debriefs.
• Mentor less experienced staff and provide guidance on application training, research, analysis, and project methodology.
• Identify and elevate risks and ensure timely resolution of issues affecting project or application performance.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CTG is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join our team in Buffalo, NY for a 6-month engagement. You will lead complex projects from requirements gathering through post-implementation, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring solutions meet business and regulatory needs.

You will analyze business requirements and data to develop functional specifications, support integrations and conversions, and mentor junior staff while managing timelines and risk.