IT Business Analyst

Company: Delegata
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Position DescriptionUnder the general direction of the Project Portfolio Manager, the Business Analyst's primary objective is to help implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of a project, analyzing requirements, designing solutions, recommending system controls and protocols, and communicating clearly to stakeholders.Main tasks will include eliciting, analyzing, communicating, testing and verifying requirements, plus the ability to identify opportunities to solve business problems and improve processes. To succeed in this role, she/he should have a natural, analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users.The primary responsibilities of this position will be to:

• Elicit, analyze, communicate, test and verify requirements
• Act as liaison between business stakeholders, such as management, customers or end users, and the software development or information technology team
• Analyze and communicate stakeholder needs by translating business requirements into software requirements
• Use modeling, testing and data models to improve the flow of information through an organization to enhance project success
• Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, uncover areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions;
• Lead ongoing reviews of business processes and develop optimization strategies
• Document and communicate the results of your efforts
• Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports
• Update, implemente and maintain procedures
• Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion of projects
• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluate output requirements and formats;
• Design new computer programs by analyzing requirements; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; study system capabilities; write
• Improve systems by studying current practices; design modifications
• Recommend controls by identifying problems; write improved procedures
• Provide references for users by writing and maintaining user documentation; provide help desk support; train users
• Consult with users to determine the needs of the system
• Design a system to meet the business goals
• Specify inputs and formatting outputs to meet users' needs
• Using techniques such as sampling, model building and structured analysis, along with accounting principles, to ensure the solution is efficient, cost-effective and financially feasible;
• Developing specifications, diagrams and flowcharts for programmers to follow
• Overseeing implementation, coordinating tests and observing initiation of the system to validate performance
• Liaise with other application owners applying standard solutions and processes
• Provide inputs to weekly status reports
• Staying up to date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systemsMandatory Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience successfully applying analytical processes on IT projects
  • 3+ years of experience working on business systems analysis and design, process re-engineering, and organizational change management
  • Must possess knowledge and experience in structured analysis principles and methods.
  • Must possess knowledge and experience in business process engineering and life cycle management concepts
  • Must be able to organize requirements in a manner that facilitates forward and backward traceability
  • Must have the ability to think analytically, solve complex business process problems and document results in a clear manner
  • Must have the ability to facilitate and guide analysis discussions towards a common solution with individuals and groups that may have competing needs, objectives, and/or business rules
  • The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide)
  • The software development life cycle and agile development processes and environments
  • Microsoft Office is essential along with strong communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Advanced technical skills combined with excellent documentation skills
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to translate business data into digestible information that improves processes
  • Experience with creating detailed reports and giving presentations
  • Ability to successfully follow through on commitments, with a proven track record of doing so
  • Ability to liaise with managers in IT and other functional areas to apply standard solutions and processes
  • Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal directionDesired Qualifications
    • At least ten years of experience in IT Business Analysis, preferably in a setting delivering solutions to large transportation infrastructure projects
    • Experience analyzing data to draw business-relevant conclusions and in data visualization techniques and tools
    • Experience reporting and presenting to senior program leadership teams
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical writing skills
    • Experience working with the State of California preferredEducation, Certification, Training & Experience
      • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an accredited college or universityJob Considerations
        • The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor
        • Delegata is a premier IT and management consulting firm established in 2000, specializing in five centers of excellence: Program & Project Management, Analytics & Business Intelligence, Organization Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, and Custom Solutions
        • Delegata is an Equal Opportunity Employer - provided by Dice

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