Sr IT Business Analyst - Exempt

Talent Software Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Software Services in Minneapolis seeks a results-oriented business systems analyst to collaborate with business leaders and IT partners. You will analyze data, define use cases, and translate business needs into actionable requirements for product and process improvements.

You will drive the solution delivery agenda, mentor teams when needed, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives that enhance efficiency and value across the organization.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of the job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Requires 4 years of experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business leaders to understand how strategies and data-driven changes can improve efficiencies and add value.
• Work with data sets to define use cases to improve products, processes, and/or services.
• Collaborate with BRM, business stakeholders, and IT Product Owners/Managers to develop business requirements for product or system changes.
• Drive business agenda during solution delivery process.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree in relevant field

Tools

Data modeling methodologies

Systems concepts

Job description

Job Description

• Engage with business leaders to understand how strategies and data-driven changes can improve efficiencies and add value.
• Work with data sets to define use cases to improve products, processes, and/or services.
• Collaborate with Business Relationship Manager (BRM), business stakeholders, and IT Product Owners/Managers to develop business requirements for product or system changes.
• Drive business agenda during solution delivery process.

Functional Skills

• Ability to analyze data and trends in order to develop recommendations to solve business problems.

Additional Skills

• Problem Solving
• Detail Oriented
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Process Improvement
• Communication

Technology

• Understanding of systems, software, and technological concepts
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and data modeling methodologies

Specialist Career Stream

• Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty.
• Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals.
• The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects - from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education.

Differentiating Factors

• Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop an approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects/processes.
• Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within the job area. Contributes to the completion of workgroup objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
• Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas, or specialties. Makes improvements to processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchanges information of facts, statuses, ideas, and issues to achieve objectives and influence decision-making.
• Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Requires advanced knowledge of the job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Requires 4 years of experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.