Senior Business Analyst, SFDC

Senior Business Analyst, SFDC (Contract) Join to apply for the Senior Business Analyst, SFDC (Contract) role at Palo Alto Networks. This range is provided by Palo Alto Networks. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $80.00/hr - $80.00/hr Role Description This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners. We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst, SFDC (Contract) to drive requirements, development, and deployment of our critical CRM (SFDC), and Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) systems for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) GTM Sales. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving digital transformation utilizing cutting edge technologies to help us scale our Sales, Services and Implementations. Location - Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid) – Must be in SF bay area to be onsite 3 days/week Duration - 9 months This role is pivotal to the success of the organization, is collaborative in nature, and will continue to flex and grow as the organization matures. If you are a self‑starter who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments with minimal supervision this is the role for you. Your Impact Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and documentation review Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for technology solutions Translate business requirements into clear and detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects Solution Design and Validation: Work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and other IT teams to design and validate technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural standards Testing and Quality Assurance: Work with QA/QE function to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and usability against business requirements – where applicable work with QA/QE to automate test cases for regression testing Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that technology solutions meet business expectations and quality standards. Facilitate defect triage and resolution, working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality software releases Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management: Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, understanding their needs, priorities, and challenges to effectively advocate for technology solutions that drive business value Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders, project teams, and management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Your Experience Minimum 8–10+ years of experience in leading business analysis or a related field Knowledge and experience with Salesforce CRM, and CPQ knowledge is a preferred qualification Advanced analytical skills and a track record of driving analysis for new, innovative, and disruptive products Extensive experience working with and guiding cross‑functional teams in a high‑technology company Advanced data analysis and visualization skills required Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to various audiences Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple stakeholders A proactive, self‑starter with a results‑driven attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment Education Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience – Master’s degree preferred. Compensation The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, this is the pay range that Magnit (the staffing agency) reasonably expects to pay for this position: $75/hour to $80/hour. Please note that the compensation information in this posting reflects the hourly wage only and does not include benefits. Magnit offers Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K. Magnit is not able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa for this position. Information About Palo Alto Networks At Palo Alto Networks®, everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. #J-18808-Ljbffr