Business Analyst

As a Business Analyst you will be responsible for analyzing, translating and communicating the business needs of our clients. You will work primarily as the engagement point between business groups and the solutions delivery teams that service their needs. You will be responsible for synthesizing ideas and designs into a coherent solution that involves people, process, and technology.
The ideal candidate for this job has worked in a variety of project related roles, and is very comfortable with the scoping and requirements definition phases during the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). They are self motivated, articulate, and would consider themselves highly capable of communicating with both software developers and business minded leadership.
Core responsibilities for this position include:
Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business and workflow analysis
Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, de-compose high-level information into details along with the ability to use the detail to gain an understanding of the end to end solution. Most important is the ability to distinguish critical vs. non-critical user requests from their underlying true needs
Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the following artifacts as needed: functional requirements, business requirements document, use cases, GUI, screen and interface designs
Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group: executives, managers, subject matter experts, and software developers
Skills expected of from all project related positions:
Proficient with MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word
Excellent organizational, presentation, analytical, written and verbal communication
Understanding and experience with the Software Development Life Cycle
Ability to be flexible and juggle multiple projects in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to identify business and technical impacts of user requirements and incorporate them into project plan
Demonstrated ability to drive projects to timely completion
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and to independently handle multiple projects and deadlines
Skills & Requirements
2+ years business analyst experience
2+ years of consulting experience, preferably at a 'Big 4' or similar firm
An undergraduate degree in technology or business
Effective at communicating technical issues to non-technical users
Experience writing BRD's, functional specifications, and use cases
Experience with all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with detailed experience in the following phases: scope/requirements, design and test. Experience with Agile SDLC projects a plus
Strong ability to manage client expectations
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. The Business Analyst will be a full-time salaried employee who will accrue company holidays and annual paid time off.
One of the most important benefits is the opportunity to work in an incredibly exciting and rapidly growing firm. The best part is that we are a group of highly dedicated and competent professionals that deliver results and have fun along the way.
Principals only, please.

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