Senior Business System Analyst

Job-:
Information Technology

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI, United States;
Detroit, MI, United States;
Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:

Job Summary:

The Senior Business Systems Analyst is an expert in planning and directing the analysis of complex processes to be enhanced through the use of automated systems and technology. Expert level of proficiency in the tools, techniques, process, and methodologies;
Owns and drives work based on general directions.  Builds positive working relationships with those around you and demonstrates the ability to inspire others to do what needs to be done.  Assist in the development, mentoring, career guidance for other IT staff.

Job Duties:

Builds working relationship with key stakeholder groups

Seeks out knowledge and understanding of the key business activities, systems, software, and processes within assigned focus area Works with stakeholders to understand problems, needs, and enhancements

Produces specifications for new or modified systems through collaboration with business users and other IT staff

Documents requirements using standard templates, workflow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes

Works with other IT staff to produce new systems and software

Researches and evaluates emerging technologies and software solutions for their application to the Firms business needs

Performs build versus buy evaluations of software systems and software

Oversees the implementation of new systems and software

Provides reference documentation of systems and software

Plans and facilitates the validation and testing for new systems, software, and enhancements

Facilitates the knowledge transfer and hand off of new systems and software to the Operational support team Creates and maintains project and resource plans to successfully implement the most complex IT projects

Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks

Maintains and controls projects through oversight, influence, and communication

Develops and executes communication plans for projects that include weekly status reports and project change requests

Facilitates the rollout, documentation, training, and communication to end users affected or impacted by IT projects

Plans, maintains, and controls project budgets

Provides input to the development and maintenance of portfolio and product roadmaps

Coordinates and manages vendors and vendor resources engaged for project-based initiatives

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directs others as part of the project management process, but does not have any direct reports

Provides on the job training and guidance o subordinate Business Systems Analysts Qualifications,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

High school diploma or GED, required

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, preferred

Experience:

Five (5) or more years of experience in the information technology field, required

Exposure to relational database concepts, required Experience as a Software Developer or Analyst, preferred

Prior experience working within a professional service firm or military, preferred Prior experience in a leadership role, preferred

License/

Certifications:

Project Management or Agile certifications, preferredIIBA certifications, preferred

Software:

Hands on experience working with one (1) or more of the following software systems, preferred:
Oracle People Soft Financials, Oracle People Soft Enterprise Services Automation, Oracle People Soft HRMS, Oracle Business Intelligence, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft SharePoint, CCH ProSystemFX, Case Ware, Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite, Thomson Reuters Go File Room , Kentico or other Content Management Systems Language:

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