Business Analyst

Company: INSPYR Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Title: Business AnalystLocation: Houston, TXDuration: 1+ year contractWork Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the USQualified candidates may send their resume (Word format) to Nick Castiglia at NCastiglia@INSPYRsolutions.com.JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for analysis and design of new business systems and software applications. Perform business process analysis, assist in maintaining existing business software systems, documentation, training and support of business software applications and impacted stakeholders.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILIES: Perform analysis and design of new business software systems Investigate user needs Create system flow charts or process flow Document new business applications Documents operating procedures relating to the applications used by company Develop and administer training programs Provide operational and technical support of business applications Perform other work-related tasks as assigned Comply with all Company and HSE policies and procedures FACILITY / GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The IS Business Analyst is responsible for defining, analyzing, documenting business requirements and supporting / leading the development team in the implementation of IS projects. The Business Analyst may also be responsible for supporting several concurrent high visibility projects using traditional waterfall and/or agile methods in a fast-paced environment that could span across business segments. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: BA or BS or equivalent experience is required Three or more years of experience as a business analyst Ability to write IT project documents in support of the project and development efforts (business cases, feasibility study, project charter, scope documents and all related project artifacts) Strong analytical skills with the ability to extensively analyze business processes and workflow. Experience in Value Stream Mapping and business process Prior experience with Agile methodologies, especially with Scrum, Kanban, and other iterative practices in enterprise level application development Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to development teams and to be able to evaluate complex project risks and issues accurately and objectively JOB REQUIREMENTS: Extract requirements from business policies and processes as well as from current and future users through interaction and research Anticipate requirements that will be needed in the future or that have not yet been considered that are essential to successful outcomes Manage requirements that are essential to project success, ensure focus remains on core business needs, and not users' personal preferences, based on trends or outdated processes, or other non-essential modifications Translate business requirements to technical requirements. This includes using powerful analysis and modeling tools to match strategic business objectives with practical technical solutions Simplify requirements so that they are easily understood and consumed by teams, stakeholders, and product owners, especially in implementation Verify requirements and reject implementations that do not advanced business objectives through analysis, testing, demonstration, and inspection Lead, perform, and document process analysis activities including as-is-process identification, to-be-process design, gap analysis and provide a resolution Support the implementation of the solution, provide training, drive user acceptance testing, define transition requirements and provide post implementation support Lead change management activities including development of user manual, facilitating training, developing communication campaigns and other activities to ensure that business users understand and can easily adopt TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands Strong technical aptitude to understand complex database design and create SQL queries as required to analyze or troubleshoot issues and/or update data through the backend Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools Agile Project Management tools such as Azure DevOps Services or equivalent Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office tools Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Oracle SQL Developer Our benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical benefits Competitive pay, 401(k) Retirement plan ...and much more! About INSPYR Solutions:As a leading information technology partner, we connect top IT talent with our clients to provide innovative business solutions through our IT Staffing, Professional Services, and Infrastructure Solutions divisions. We understand and value the unique needs of highly-skilled information technology professionals in the industry and always strive to stay above the curve. Our company was founded on the following core values: Be the Best, Understand the Urgency, Never Ever Give Up, Have the Courage to Excel, and Make a Contribution. We take pride in our business model and strive to create a positive workplace environment through an exemplary culture. INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.PDN-99071035-a6c8-45f9-95b3-2c53ad229dbd

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