Business Analyst IV
Company: LanceSoft
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Duties:
- Individuals in this position have demonstrated experience in
the standard concepts, practices, and deliverables related to
Business Analysis in support of software development projects.
- Understands how to gather and document requirements. Has a
working knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
- Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for
the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Some familiarity with the use of standard market Testing tools.
Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 9
years or equivalent experience in the field or in a related
area.
- Seeking a full-time Information Technology Business Analyst
(BA) that has proven experience with providing technical systems
analysis and requirements solicitation.
- The business analyst will assist and provide expertise to
project managers to identify and deliver technology solutions,
determine the technical and operational feasibility of their
solutions.
- In this role the Business Analyst will solicit, understand, and
document the customer's technical business requirements, processes
and workflows developing both written and visual depictions of
requirements and process flows.
- Additionally, the Business Analyst will lead the development
and validation of the non-functional technical specifications that
meet those requirements, serve as a subject matter expert to the
developers building those functions, and work with the team to test
the functionality to ensure it meets the business need.
- You will work closely with Project Managers, System Analysts,
and Production Support Staff through each stage of implementations
Project Management Lifecycle.
- The Business Analyst will partner effectively with all levels
of the organization, lead others, drive results, proactively
identify and resolve problems, and make challenging decisions.
- You will also be responsible for recommending and instituting
business system analysis best practices, tools and methodologies
towards standardization of deliverables and procedures.
Role Overview:
- The Information Technology Business Analyst (BA) will play a
pivotal role in the analysis, design, and implementation of
technology solutions to meet the business needs of the
organization.
- The BA will collaborate closely with project managers, system
analysts, and development teams to gather, document, and validate
technical business requirements, processes, and workflows.
- Additionally, the BA will lead the development of
non-functional technical specifications, serve as a subject matter
expert during the development phase, and ensure that the
implemented solutions meet the business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
- Solicit, understand, and document customer's technical business
requirements, processes, and workflows.
- Conduct interviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to
elicit and clarify requirements.
- Develop written and visual depictions of requirements and
process flows using tools such as use cases, user stories,
flowcharts, and diagrams.
2. Solution Design and Validation:
- Lead the development and validation of non-functional technical
specifications based on the gathered requirements.
- Collaborate with project managers and development teams to
determine the technical and operational feasibility of proposed
solutions.
- Ensure that the proposed solutions align with business
objectives, architectural standards, and regulatory
requirements.
3. Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with project managers, system analysts, and
production support staff throughout the project management
lifecycle.
- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical
teams, translating business needs into technical requirements and
vice versa.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization,
presenting findings, recommendations, and project updates in a
clear and concise manner.
4. Testing and Quality Assurance:
- Work with the development team to test the functionality of
implemented solutions and ensure that they meet the business needs
and technical specifications.
- Identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies found during
testing, collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams to
implement corrective actions.
5. Best Practices and Continuous Improvement:
- Recommend and institute business system analysis best
practices, tools, and methodologies to standardize deliverables and
procedures.
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best
practices in business analysis and project management.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and
drive initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of
business analysis processes.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst in information
technology projects, with a focus on technical systems analysis and
requirements solicitation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability
to translate business needs into technical requirements and vice
versa.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and
stakeholders.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and lifecycle
processes, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles
and practices.
- Certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional
(CBAP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are a plus.
Typical Duties:
- Duties of this position include gathering and analyzing
requirements from stakeholders, evaluating existing systems, and
proposing innovative IT solutions. Business analysts collaborate
with development teams, ensuring that projects align with
organizational objectives. They create detailed documentation, such
as functional specifications and workflow diagrams, to guide the
development process. Additionally, they conduct feasibility
studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments.
- Adaptable and detail-oriented, IT business analysts facilitate
effective communication between business units and IT departments,
contributing to the successful implementation of technology
solutions.
- Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and
accomplish goals. Role will require a person that can get up to
speed quickly and take the lead on driving the project.
Keywords: LanceSoft, Salem , Business Analyst IV, Professions , Salem, Oregon
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