Senior Functional Analyst - Systems & Compliance

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, team-driven culture

Global career growth opportunities

People-first environment

Partnership and innovation focus

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Functional Analyst to lead moderately complex application projects from requirements gathering and functional design through testing and implementation. You will partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and testing teams to translate business needs into effective technology solutions while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and project success.

You will collaborate with a global workforce solutions leader to deliver results for clients and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operational/business analytics.
• Minimum 5 years in Support Product Analysis and Documentation.
• Minimum 5 years coordinating stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Minimum 5 years in complete business analysis and quality validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional activities for assigned applications, including requirements gathering, functional specifications, data analysis, project estimates, and coordination of project team meetings.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts; coordinate testing activities and ensure issues are documented, resolved, and validated prior to implementation.
• Partner with business and technology teams to understand requirements, support system enhancements and integrations, and provide guidance on the impact of enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and functional lead, collaborating with vendors and project teams while mentoring less-experienced team members on application training, research, and project methodologies.
• Support post-implementation activities, including gathering feedback, resolving issues, reviewing actual results against project plans, and ensuring adherence to business, risk, regulatory, audit, and technology standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Functional Analyst to lead moderately complex application projects from requirements gathering and functional design through testing and implementation. You will partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and testing teams to translate business needs into effective technology solutions while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and project success.

You will collaborate with a global workforce solutions leader to deliver results for clients and