Business Systems Analyst

Location: Riverwoods, Illinois

About the Role

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-6 years of experience as a Business Analyst. This role involves analyzing end-to-end business systems, improving cross-functional processes, and bridging gaps between current and future system states.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current cross-functional business processes and make recommendations for improvement based on industry trends and professional business knowledge.
• Analyze gaps in requirements and business processes between the AS-IS and TO-BE states of systems.
• Perform requirement elicitation, gathering, and documentation throughout the SDLC lifecycle.
• Document business requirements, system requirements (functional/non-functional), and data mapping requirements specifications.
• Develop UML diagrams to depict workflows.
• Document customer/user journey maps and assess pain points.
• Create requirement documentation templates tailored to project needs.
• Prepare Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM) and GAP Analysis documents.
• Perform requirement review sessions with impacted stakeholders and attain approval/sign-off.
• Communicate requirements to leadership, development, and quality assurance teams.
• Identify, communicate, and manage risks with business stakeholders, leadership, management, and development teams.
• Work directly with clients to understand individual business needs.
• Design and implement intermediate SQL queries for testing, reporting, and data validation.
• Use JIRA to track, manage, and deliver business requirements throughout the SDLC.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or prior experience in SAP applications.
• Apply knowledge of AI technologies and practical use cases in the workplace to improve productivity and business outcomes.
• Adopt and leverage AI tools and capabilities to enhance business processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Experience in requirement elicitation, documentation, and SDLC processes.
• Proficiency in developing UML diagrams and journey maps.
• Strong SQL skills for testing, reporting, and data validation.
• Experience with JIRA for requirement tracking and management.
• Knowledge of SAP applications and AI technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan covering medical, dental, and vision.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation time, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Paid paternity and maternity leave.

Pay

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