Application Analyst

Application AnalystW2 ContractPay Rate: $45 - $55 per hourLocation: Dublin, CA - Hybrid RoleJob Summary:The Application Analyst is responsible for application/project support as well as applying new or existing technologies and solutions to solve business needs. Works with IT and business teams to determine requirements, system needs, support existing production systems, and execute projects. May serve as a functional and/or technical expert in one or more disciplines. Duties and Responsibilities:Support and execute end-to-end New Store Opening, Remodels, and Store closing (GOB)Coordinate the efforts of internal and external staff in the support of existing production systems and in the execution of projects.Coordinate with multiple vendors, IT teams, and business partners to ensure the timely and accurate deployment.Work with various IT teams on technical design and solutionsCollaborate with other teams, within IT and the business, to ensure timely and successful delivery and/or issue resolution.Prepare estimates, budget, and forecast as needed for assigned projects.Develop project plans covering the entire systems development life cycle.Manage meetings, issue resolution & escalation for the team during the complete lifecycle of all assigned projectsSupport the creation and review of test-related & deployment-related deliverables, including approach, plan, test scenarios/results, and execution.Ensure that all required system and user documentation is created accurately, installations are completed on time and under budget, and anticipated business benefits are achieved.Manage the order processing, shipment tracking, and receipt of equipment as needed for assigned projects.Identify new methods of improving existing processes and/or promoting system stability.Support existing production systems, coordinate related support and enhancement activities. Define and prioritize problems and requests. Ensure proper testing and business change management practices and procedures are followed. Ensure all support activities are executed on time and on budget. Requirements and Qualifications:At least 3-5 years' experience supporting systems or projectsExperience working for a national retailer with multiple stores or a consulting firm (preferred)Experience implementing and/or supporting hardware and packaged solutionsUndergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in retail or an IT-related fieldTechnical orientation balanced by project management disciplineExperience in project coordinationExperience in risk identification and managementA solid understanding of industry best practicesStrong analytical & critical thinking skillsAbility to effectively communicate at various levels of the organizationOutstanding verbal and written communication skills, outstanding listening skills, and the ability to effectively follow instructionsAble to articulate issues, build consensus around recommendations, and define next steps Desired Skills and ExperienceApplication and production systems support, 3-5 years of systems/project support experience, retail IT, requirements gathering and systems analysis, new store openings/remodels/closures, hardware and packaged software implementation, technical design collaboration, project planning and coordination, SDLC, vendor and stakeholder coordination, budgeting and forecasting, risk management, issue resolution and escalation, test planning and execution, deployment coordination, system and user documentation, equipment ordering and shipment tracking, process improvement and system stability, business change management, IT best practices, analytical and critical thinking, verbal and written communication, active listening, consensus building Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate. Bayside Solutions, Inc. may collect your personal information during the position application process. Please reference Bayside Solutions, Inc.'s CCPA Privacy Policy at www.baysidesolutions.com.