IT Business Analyst - Senior

Job Summary:

Partners with business functions to define, determine, analyze, document and communicate the objectives, business requirements and priorities for information systems and solutions; works with application and technical experts on the solution design, implementation, support, maintenance and enhancement of the information systems.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Leads the effort, working with the business, to define and document what constitutes business success for medium to large size initiatives within a single organization. Elicits, analyzes, and documents functional requirements across the five aspects (process, information, event, socio-political, and location), as appropriate for the large initiative. May either lead or work as part of a team to gather requirements. Elicits, analyzes, and documents non-functional business requirements Leads or conducts requirements management activities, as necessary, ensuring that the impact of changes are well understood and approved by the appropriate stakeholders within the organization. Leads or conducts solution assessment and validation to ensure that functional and technical specifications meet the identified business needs within the organization Reviews test plans and testing methodology to mitigate risks and participates in testing the solution to ensure the solution meets functional and non-functional requirements within the organization Conducts problem analysis as needed. Escalates complex issues for additional analysis and resolution as appropriate. Acts as a point of escalation for moderate to difficult problems. Develops positive relationships with both the business and other functions involved in downstream technical processes May coach and mentor less experienced business analysts Maintain strong relationships to deliver business value using relevant Business Relationship Management practices.