Senior Business Systems Analyst Position
Hays

Job Info

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The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst in Richmond, VA.

Role Description

In this position the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business objectives and technological solutions. This work includes analyzing complex business processes, requirements elicitation and documentation, internal review of other BSA documentation, and the creation and/or review of comprehensive meeting minutes during project related meetings. The BSA will work closely with the project manager(s), developers, quality assurance analysts, and business stakeholders.
Key Position Responsibilities
• Help determine operational objectives by studying multiple departmental business functions, gathering information, and evaluating output requirements.
• Works with stakeholders to record current business processes & procedures and provide guidance and support on developing new ones, for each functional area covered by the ERP.
• Work with project team, vendors, and stakeholders to identify, record, and disseminate all aspects of change management.
• Analyze and evaluate business processes.
• Analyze business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper systems requirements specifications.
• Consult with personnel from various departments to identify areas for the development of technical solutions to automate and/or improve business processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders.
• Improve operational efficiency.
• Bridge communication between business users and IT teams and maintaining ongoing communication with management.
• Monitor and report on the progress of business initiatives and provide guidance and support to other business analysts.

Skills & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
• Candidate must be detail oriented.
• Strong well-developed analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of successfully analyzing and documenting complex business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Proven experience in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements and use cases.
• Experience in creating comprehensive and clear documentation.
• Proficiency in modeling techniques, requirements gathering, and documentation.
• Proficiency in business modeling and analysis tools such as Microsoft Visio, Lucid Chart, or similar.
• Ability to conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to elicit requirements.
• Experience in translating business requirements into detailed system specifications.
• Ability to create process flow diagrams, data flow diagrams, and other relevant documentation.
• Ability to plan, schedule and conduct meetings, as well as draft agendas and meeting minutes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers and development teams.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools and project management software.
• Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Experience in presenting analysis findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong background in at least one area: Fiscal, IT, HR.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in analysis implementation (10 years preferred).
Additional Preferred Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, with a focus on IT development projects.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Database Querying (SQL, Oracle and/or Crystal).
• Understanding of system development life cycle (SDLC).
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management concepts and practices.
• Task entry and tracking via Jira

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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