Oracle - Business Analyst

This position is accepting applications and interviewing on a rolling basis and may close at any time.

Are you someone who enjoys solving complex technology challenges, connecting the dots between business needs and technical solutions, and bringing ideas from concept to implementation? If so, Cary would like to hear from you! We’re looking for an Oracle
- Business Analyst to join our team. This opportunity is well suited for a technology professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working across diverse initiatives, and can translate complex requirements into practical, sustainable solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a broad range of technologies, collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, and develop solutions that support the organization’s evolving needs.

The Oracle
- Business Analyst performs complex professional work involving business requirements analysis, project management, technology acquisition, implementation of new technologies, technical consultation, and the design and preparation of system integrations. The position requires the ability to develop creative, complex business solutions within potentially limited time frames, while balancing organizational needs, technical considerations, and operational priorities.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $85,000 to $97,000

• Analyzes and maps business practices to suggest technology and process improvements to enhance efficiency, improve workflows and/or solve problems. Interviews Town staff to determine business technology needs;
• Develops complex data analysis through the use of analytical business intelligence tools to streamline existing processes, identify inefficiencies and measure key performance indicators;
• Develops comprehensive business requirements and product specifications;
• Initiates and assists with related projects; creates and manages project plans, budgets, spending plans and schedules. Tracks and reports progress against project goals, budgets and milestones; identifies and directs team members; determines required resources to execute projects;
• Researches hardware and software products and makes recommendations;
• Authors and reviews Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for the acquisition of new systems or services; analyzes RFP responses and works with project teams to recommend bid awards; coordinates demonstrations and site visits as required for making well-informed decisions;
• Assists in monitoring and reviewing vendor contracts to ensure the fulfillment of contract deliverables; coordinates vendor visits,
• Collaborates with Town staff and vendors to ensure that the new systems are properly configured and legacy data is successfully migrated; serves as a liaison between vendors and staff;
• Assists in the planning and execution of routine maintenance, updates and upgrades to applications as necessary; coordinates regression testing and end user testing activities;
• Coordinates the review and assessment of new project features and enhancements, working with business and technical teams to identify new features and develop an implementation and adoption plan for the selected features;
• Provides assistance to users to ensure that technologies are used properly and to their potential; leads or coordinates training sessions as required;
• Develops technical knowledge through training on new and existing systems to ensure that technical staff can maintain and troubleshoot the system;
• Provides business systems support in response to user and citizen input;
• Assesses user data requirements and assists users in the creation of specialized reports using a variety of software tools and platforms;
• Assesses the Town’s technology inventory to determine where system…