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Business Analyst

CHICAGO-60619, IL, US
09/09/2019

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Required Skills

Microsoft Excel, PMP

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

3 to 5 Year(s)

Job Description

BUSINESS ANALYST

A global professional services organization is actively seeking an experienced Business Analyst to help bridge the gap between the business and technology.

You will work as a member of a project team in the company's Corporate IT Digital Business Solutions team but must be capable or working independently as well.

As the Business Analyst, you will have accountability for the strategic planning and overall quality of the implemented solutions across corporate groups and practice areas that will deliver value and achieve business objectives.

You will help define specifications and data models for product development and testing and will use development specifications to create detailed test cases and analyze results.

You will enable change in an organizational context by defining needs and recommending solutions.
Responsible for analysis of complex business system problems to be solved with automated systems.

Provides support in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that meet user requirements.

May provide consultation to users in the area of automated systems and assess available technology and recommend solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate communication with product stakeholders to understand product needs and priorities.

Elicits business and functional requirements and prepares requirement documentation as it pertains to new products, tools or solutions.

Reviews the as-is and future state business processes and leads business units in the preparation of business process mapping and departmental procedures and reviews the as-is and future state processes.

Recommends efficient models and work flow processes illustrated through the use process modeling using various notation (use cases, business process diagrams, workflows, swim lanes).

Learns about a specific business needs rapidly through analysis by using fit/gap analysis, feasibility studies, and business cases.

Develops detailed expertise in a line of business.

Composes detailed, unambiguous and testable requirements for the desired or proposed solution.

Formulates use cases for requirements, RFPs and acceptance testing, verifying that the software meets the business requirements Prioritizes requirements with stakeholders.

Conducts in-depth market research and white space analysis to support new solution development

Identifies features that will add value to our clients and businesses.

Works side-by-side with appropriate teams to represent the customer, setting priorities when conflicts arise and answering specific requirements questions.

Contributes toward overall project success on up to 5 projects with medium to high complexity at a time.

Facilitates the implementation of system modifications and expansions as well as new system releases.

Uses technical and business knowledge to challenge designs to ensure solutions ultimately achieve the business need.

Communicates to company stakeholders on upcoming product features and key messages through written and verbal communication, including product demonstrations in person and through web conferencing.

Coordinates user acceptance tests, training and communication as needed.

Enables change throughout the organization.

Assist in the development and execution of best practices, techniques, business architecture governance and tools as needed by the PMO.

Reviews peer requirements and provides mentorship to other Business Analysts.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, business or a related field from an accredited university or institution or equivalent work experience.

3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.

3+ years of experience working within an IT environment or role.

Proficient knowledge of key concepts and processes within the Software Development Life Cycle including Agile and Waterfall methodologies as well as process and workflow management.

Understanding of the concepts of data and object models along with relationships and hierarchy.

Practical experience using Salesforce CRM, SharePoint, SQL Reporting Services, Microsoft Analysis Services, Scrum or Kanban is desired, but not required.

Experience working on multiple project types (i.e. commercial off the shelf, new development, and enhancements/support).

Experience working in multiple business areas within a company.

Experience writing unambiguous verified to a testable level requirements.

Competent analytical skills and business acumen; analytical thinking, problem solving and quantitative abilities; detail oriented, committed to a high level of accuracy; track record of managing multiple projects concurrently.

Excellent organizational, time-management and meeting facilitation skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Knowledge of technology networks, database, communications, internet, system interfaces, data integration, and operating systems.

Ability to adapt quickly to new and changing business and technical environments.

Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel & Word. Basic skills/familiarity with other Microsoft business products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio) required.

Strong communication skills (oral and written) with a wide range of audiences (technical and non-technical, staff and managerial), interpersonal, organizational and in a wide range of settings (e.g., one-on-one, small group, in person, conference calls and via e-mail).

Knowledge of BABOK and CCBA, CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMP, or CSM certifications preferred but not required.