Systems Analyst

Kforce Inc; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc in the United States is seeking a skilled Systems Analyst to translate business requirements into user stories and backlog items, collaborating with stakeholders and architects to design data models and integration patterns.

The role emphasizes data analysis (SQL), experience with financial/retirement systems, and the ability to distill complex rules into epics. Strong communication and iterative delivery experience are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or above with business system design skills.
• 4-6 years of experience in systems analyst, ALM, and production support.
• Experience with financial systems, recordkeeping platforms, or retirement/benefits administration (Defined Benefit preferred).
• Ability to distill business processes and objectives into epics/stories/requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex business rules (pension calculations, eligibility, compliance) and translate them into technical solutions.
• Work through ambiguous situations by making timely decisions based on facts, knowledge, experience and judgment.
• Extensive data analysis skills combined with knowledge of SQL.
• Working knowledge of Java is a plus.
• Knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON and APIs is a plus.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to work in a highly coordinated, iterative delivery environment, refining requirements in partnership with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with DB business stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate them into actionable user stories and backlog items
• Performing complex data analysis and data mining across recordkeeping systems to support business insights and issue resolution
• Collaborating with technical leads and architects to design, document, and maintain system flows, data models, and integration patterns
• Supporting the design and documentation of API contracts and enterprise integrations, aligned with enterprise standards
• Developing a strong understanding of end-to-end DB platform architecture to perform impact analysis across interconnected systems
• Supporting production issue triage, root cause analysis, and timely resolution
• Contributing to team ceremonies, iterative planning, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance delivery quality and efficiency

Skills

Business analysis

SQL

Java (basic knowledge)

REST/SOAP/JSON/APIs

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with DB business stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate them into actionable user stories and backlog items
• Performing complex data analysis and data mining across recordkeeping systems to support business insights and issue resolution
• Collaborating with technical leads and architects to design, document, and maintain system flows, data models, and integration patterns
• Supporting the design and documentation of API contracts and enterprise integrations, aligned with enterprise standards
• Developing a strong understanding of end-to-end DB platform architecture to perform impact analysis across interconnected systems
• Supporting production issue triage, root cause analysis, and timely resolution
• Contributing to team ceremonies, iterative planning, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance delivery quality and efficiency

Requirements

• BS or above with exceptional skills for business system design and solutions
• 4-6 years of experience in systems analyst, application lifecycle management, and production support
• Experience working with financial systems, recordkeeping platforms, or retirement/benefits administration (Defined Benefit preferred)
• Ability to distill business processes and objectives into well-defined epics/stories/requirements
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex business rules (e.g., pension calculations, eligibility, compliance) and translate them into technical solutions
• Work through ambiguous situations by making timely decisions based on facts, knowledge, experience and judgment is required
• Extensive data analysis skills combined with excellent knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) is required
• Working proficiency of object-oriented programming concepts, specifically Java is a nice to have
• Working knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON and APIs is a plus
• Highly effective written and verbal communication is a must
• Proven ability to work in a highly coordinated, iterative delivery environment, refining requirements in partnership with stakeholders

Preferred

• Defined Benefit domain knowledge, including pension calculations, eligibility, and compliance
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with data governance, reconciliation, and audit processes

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.