Sr Business Systems Analyst - 2281

Job Description: PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Under independent direction, the Senior Business Systems Analyst (Sr. BSA) develops integrated solutions to resolve highly complex technical and business issues and plays a major role in the development and implementation of major systems. The Sr. BSA independently formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering system capacity and limitations, operation time, and form of desired results. Includes analysis of business user needs, documentation of requirements, translation of needs into functional and/or technical specifications, writing and executing test cases and plans, and oversight of testing processes. Acts a team leader for projects, or a portion of a project, with small budgets of a short duration.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

*Uses advanced verbal and written communication skills and mastery of all aspects of the System Development Methodology (SDM) and expert business process knowledge to make technical and non-technical material understandable to business units. Develops project documentation including formal proposals, feasibility studies, requirements specifications, use cases, system test cases, design documents, and testing plans according to standard system development lifecycle methodologies. Makes frequent presentations to client(s) and TRPIT management and other personnel. Plans and conducts meetings including, but not limited to: application development sessions, fit-gap analysis sessions, design reviews, documentation review meetings, etc. Facilitates the solution selection and decision making process and provides the necessary information to enable the business to make an informed decision.
*Interfaces with all facets of TRPIT organization including Programmers, Engineers, managers, etc. to develop multiple solutions to business problems of varied complexity. Presents evaluation of alternatives and recommendations to the business for the purpose of determining and agreeing upon the best resolution. Uses negotiation skills to influence project team and gain consensus on the selection of the most viable solution.
*Assists Project Lead in the development of project plans to identify tasks necessary to solve a business problem. Tracks progress and notifies management of issues that require escalation. Assumes responsibility for the resolution of system and process issues and works with the appropriate technical and subject matter experts to provide a solution.
*Executes and manages all aspects and phases of testing initiatives for moderate to large sized system implementations and/or enhancement projects. Responsibility may include test data setup and coordination of effort and resources/testers throughout unit, system, and user acceptance testing.
*May lead small projects of short duration, or portions of large projects related to specific deliverables or segment of the SDM. This may include project definition and investigation; coordination of vendor selection RFP and procurement processes; requirements gathering; testing; and configuration. Mentors Business Analysts (BA) and Business Systems Analysts (BSA) in Department/Team including: training on all facets of the SDM; coaching on interviewing and requirements gathering techniques; and review of project deliverables developed by BA's and BSA's.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

*College degree and two years of related work experience, or a minimum of 6 years related work experience
*Minimum 5 years professional experience in an analytical position involving system analysis, support of application development and installation activities
*Demonstrated successful mastery of major components of the Systems Lifecycle Development methodology in the context of major systems implementations including: requirements gathering and development of functional specifications; management of all facets and phases of test plan development and execution; development of technical specifications
*Prior experience executing project discovery and investigation, including development of a Cost-Benefit Analysis for a project of moderate size
*Must be able to meet with clients of varying levels to gather, document, and analyze system specifications and requirements, work closely with developers and testers in the fast-paced environment.
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