IT Business Analyst

About the role

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is currently in search of individuals who take pride in seeing a job done well. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated, team-minded individuals who understand a deadline-driven environment while maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety. As a SkyWest employee, you will be part of an exciting team of professionals who love working in a team environment to service our fleet of aircraft within a safe and efficient timeline. SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

The IT Business Analyst plays a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of software applications to improve the business processes at SkyWest.

• Job shadow business partners to identify and document existing business processes
• Work with business partners and software engineers to come up with software solutions
• Design user interface for a custom in-house application
• Document requirements for software engineers
• Present software solutions for business partner approval
• Assist software engineers during development and integration testing
• Work with business partners during user acceptance testing, manual writing, and implementation as needed

Requirements

Minimum requirements for the IT Business Analyst position include:

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid, unrestricted state-issued driver's license
• Pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Visio
• Understanding of business process documentation methods
• Come up with software solutions to assist business processes
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Present to business partners, vendors, and technical staff
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle
• Multi-task and work under time pressures and project deadlines
• Aviation experience preferred
• Sitting at a computer for extended periods

This is not a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
• Health care - medical, dental, and vision
• Worldwide flight benefits for you and your family with one or more of our major airline partners