Senior IT Business Analyst

Great Minds; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst to drive technology initiatives and optimize business processes. This remote role involves collaborating with product managers and development teams to ensure alignment of technology solutions with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ERP systems and a strong background in business analysis. Join a mission-driven organization committed to enhancing educational materials and teaching methods.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in IT Product Analysis or similar role.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Proven experience leading complex IT Product initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ERP subject matter expert for Accounting and Finance teams.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable solutions.
• Lead requirements-gathering workshops with stakeholders.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Jira

Workato

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum,Wit & Wisdom,Eureka Math andPhD Science, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, IT Product Management, the Senior IT Business Analyst will play a key role in driving technology initiatives, optimizing business processes, and ensuring seamless execution of product roadmaps while working alongside product managers to define priorities, refine requirements and align technology solutions with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Possess a strong understanding of Netsuite ERP, or other similar ERP systems, acting as an ERP subject matter expert for our Accounting, Finance and Operations teams, leveraging knowledge of core functionalities, workflows, and integrations to analyst business needs, identify opportunities for business process improvement and drive strategic enhancements

• Collaborate closely with development teams to implement scalable, future-proof solutions

• Lead high-impact requirements-gathering workshops with business stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with strategic business goals. Ensure thorough documentation of complex business needs and system dependencies.

• Own the end-to-end requirements lifecycle by translating high-level business requirements into detailed, well-structured user stories in Jira, ensuring clarity for developers and alignment with product roadmaps. Establish best practices for user story refinement and prioritization.

• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, developers, and QA teams, ensuring a shared understanding of deliverables and proactively addressing risks and roadblocks.

• Contribute to refining the product backlog through regular upkeep, grooming and priority scoring to optimize project tracking and execution

• Analyze complex processes and work with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights and recommendations and to implement process improvements.

• Partner with development teams to ensure that the implementation of technical solutions follows best practices.

• Lead change management efforts by developing comprehensive training materials and end-user training sessions to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and technologies. Serve as an internal champion for best practices.

• Work closely with the QA team to assist in UAT sessions, validate requirements, and ensure solution quality before deployment.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in IT Product Analysis, Business Analysis, or similar role, with expertise in NetSuite ERP or similar ERP systems

• Experience working in Agile environments

• Proven experience leading complex IT Product initiatives, system enhancements and business process optimization

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication skills, ability to articulate complex technical details and project expectations clearly to various stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously with minimal supervision, excellent time management, and organizational skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of execution and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• CBAP, CSPO, or other relevant certification, with demonstrated experience in leading large-scale product implementations

• Knowledge of integration tools such as Workato to facilitate seamless data exchange across enterprise systems

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Information Technology)

Status

Full-time

Location

Remote

The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000-$97,000, however the offered salarymay be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [e-mail]

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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