Business Analyst IV

Company: Icon Information Consultants
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionLocal candidates only. This will be a hybrid position. Few key skills other than typical BA job of req gathering and stuff which is rare to find in junior or mid-level Client now a days: 1. Correct attitude to work in a team environment and capacity to self-learn 2. Handle a requirement from cradle to grave. 3. Data analysis skills that will require them to write SQLs 4. Capability to perform production deployment validations Most of the Client are fine with requirements but do not care about end to end cycle of a requirement. They won't do data analysis or try to see legacy data, most of the Client will not even ask for database access. They need to have understanding of upstream and downstream impact. They should ask for such questions if not sure. Perform self testing in lower environments to validate requirements delivery. I. Job Summary Recognized across the organization for functional expertise. Acts as the primary liaison between the Technology and the business of new systems and enhancement of existing systems. Conducts technically advanced and in-depth level business process analysis, needs assessments and preliminary cost/benefit analysis in an effort to align Technology solutions with business initiatives. II. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other ancillary duties may be assigned. Primary liaison between technical staff and business owners; demonstrating advanced communication skills between all levels of the organization. Provides top-level business and systems analysis while focusing organizational strategic vision. Contributes expertise in particular business processes and is responsible for formulating systems/process scope and objectives relative to the organization's business plan and user requirements, process flow definitions, business process mapping and functional specifications. Documents requirements and formulates test plans with QA and other partner groups prior to requesting business user testing. Leads project team with gaining business user acceptance Verifies the business user sign off acceptance and works with Technology and business for deployment plan. Ensures the development of complex information systems, or revisions to existing system logic to meet business requirements and objectives. Leads the team in reviewing progress and evaluating results for accuracy and efficiency. III. Supervisory Responsibilities Will coach and mentor less-experienced analysts and act as team leader on more complicated systems projects. Business Analyst IV - IT 2IT56G 2 IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or similar area of study. Four years of related experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree. Eight years experience as a IT Business Analyst. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree and Computer Science, MIS, or Business Administration and minimum eight years experience as an IT Business Analyst and at least 2 years project management experience. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements Preferred - CBAP C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Technically advanced knowledge or in-depth skills in one or more of the following is required: Systems development, implementation, upgrades and analyses QA testing, business analysis methodologies, system design and related analysis Project management methodologies Training and communication skills D. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities that Contribute to Success JIRA, Confluence, MS Excel, Powerpoint, Lucid Charts/Visio Agile Project development SQL Knowledge V. Work Environment and Essential Functions Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. [Note: the following is defaulted for office setting position] Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely; Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely; Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; Normal setting for this job is: office setting.

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