Business Analyst II

Rate: $45-$50 Job Details The Business Analyst serves as an intermediary between the team and the assigned line of business. Primary Responsibilities Advocates for the business clients on projects in all phases of the solution development lifecycle for each of the critical stages, including initiation, analysis, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation follow upPerforms important intermediate level analysis and works closely with the business clients to identify core business issues to map out possible solutionsDevelops the business case for action, defining the need, the method, and the benefits of proposed solutionsUndertakes complex analysis to develop the detailed requirements of the solution to satisfy the business needWorks closely with development team to refine the solution design, methods, and outcomesMonitors progress to ensure that the emerging solution meets the demands of the requirement documentResolves conflicts arising due to any technical deviations from the agreed requirementsWorks closely with the testing team, using the requirements document as a critical guide, to ensure that issues are identified and fully resolved prior to roll outEvaluates how users are working with the solution during the implementation phase and recommends that modifications be made, where necessaryKeeps abreast of best practices, resources, and trends May work directly on smaller projects or as a team member on larger ones Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Systems, or related field Four (4) years of experience in Business/Systems analysis or related field Preferences Master of Business Administration (MBA) or closely related Skills and Competencies Ability to learn additional systems as neededAbility to research, analyze data, and derive factsAbility to work in a team environment when applicableAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)Strong project management skillsStrong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills Strong work ethic and self-motivation #INDPRO