Business Analyst II

Business Analyst II

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher in Business Administration, Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in Business Analysis, Technical Analysis, Data Analysis, Project Management, or a comparable role within a technology organization
• Moderate experience/knowledge of the following: Data Analytics, PowerBI, SQL, Python, SnapLogic, Cyber Security & Security Best Practices, .net, Java, React, Cloud Infrastructure – GCP/AWS, SAP/ERP, Rest APIs, SFTP, MQTT, Web Services, JSON, ServiceNow
• Strong quantitative and analytical foundation with the ability to translate data into actionable and relevant insights
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products
• Strong oral, written, listening and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in business terms using simple, concise, and relatable examples at various lines of business
• Display a nimble mind that can adapt thinking based on new points of view and/or changes in operating environments
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, delegate work and provide leadership across functions
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
• Thinks critically to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Develop and foster an inclusive team culture
• 5+ years of experience in writing functional and technical documentation
• 5+ years of experience in a technical analytical role, in a developer role and/or business analytical role (with technical learning background)
• 5+ years of experience with Agile Project Management and Scrum Teams
• 5+ years of experience working within a software development team
• 5+ years of experience with reporting and analytics tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Visio)
• 5+ years of experience with Software Development Life Cycle
• 5+ years of experience with agile methodologies

Responsibilities

• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information, and evaluating output requirements and formats
• Construct workflow charts and diagrams, studying system capabilities, and writing specifications
• Improve systems by studying current practices and designing modifications
• Recommend controls by identifying problems and developing improved procedures
• Define project requirements by managing project milestones, forming project teams, and establishing project budgets
• Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions
• Maintain user confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Validate resource requirements and develop cost estimate models
• Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group
• Interpret, evaluate, and interrelate research data to develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making
• Plan and coordinate the development of primary and secondary market research studies in support of strategic planning and specific marketing initiatives as required and present findings to client committees
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports
• Review a variety of areas including operations, purchasing, inventory, distribution, and facilities
• Understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of any changes
• Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations. Actively participate in the implementation of approved changes
• Create informative, actionable, and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct insightful, ad hoc analysis to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical foundation with the ability to translate data into actionable and relevant insights
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products
• Strong oral, written, listening and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in business terms using simple, concise, and relatable examples at various lines of business
• Display a nimble mind that can adapt thinking based on new points of view and/or changes in operating environments
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, delegate work and provide leadership across functions
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
• Thinks critically to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Develop and foster an inclusive team culture