Business Analyst; hybrid in West Des Moines

Zirous is seeking a full-time Business Analyst to work directly with clients and Zirous technologists.

Location:

hybrid model (remote Mondays & Fridays; on-site Tuesdays-Wednesdays-Thursdays at West Des Moines, IA). Local candidates within the Des Moines metro will be given priority.

• Work on a variety of projects as a full-time consultant (length and industry vary).
• Act as the liaison between clients to gather and understand business and technical requirements & the internal Zirous technical team to build out the requirements. This position will primarily work on data and development projects, with potential to expand into other divisions such as Revenue Operations.
• Take the lead role in:
  • Presenting proposals to clients.
  • Eliciting requirements.
  • Translating and simplifying requirements based on client needs.
  • Defining project scope and objectives, prioritizing client business needs.
  • Identifying manageable tasks and segmenting them into multiple project phases.
  • Creating requirements documentation.
  • Managing the entire implementation and communicating appropriately to all Zirous team and client team members.
  • Validating the solution fulfills the requirements.
  • Designing, reviewing, and executing test cases.
  • Designing, reviewing, and executing process change management.
  • Designing, reviewing, and executing training related to technology solutions.
  • Leading kickoff meetings with clients, identifying field‑mapping requirements, mapping fields between systems, and testing integrations.
  • Creating presentations and other documentation for client projects.
  • Managing the project’s scope, acceptance, installation and deployment.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Technical Leads to ensure successful project implementation.
• Lead project flows through task management tools such as Jira and
• Provide ongoing support to clients as needed post‑implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Have the ability to create your own career!

Don't have all of the experience or skills? We encourage you to still apply today! We'll train you and teach you what you don't already know. We promise that you'll learn and grow within this role each day.

• Work independently on individual tasks, but also as part of a team on a variety of client projects.
• Work alongside some of the smartest people in the industry.
• Perks: catered lunches, snacks, beverages, social hours, on‑site gym & shower, small group activities outside of work.
• Recognition for a job well done! Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards with bonuses.
• Lunch and Learns (education on industry and professional development topics).
• Casual dress – jeans, sweatshirts, flip flops acceptable in office or working from home.
• Professional development opportunities: certifications, continued education, speaking engagements.
• Additional benefits and many more.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a hybrid model within the Des Moines, IA metro.
• 3-5 years of business analysis experience working as a liaison between technical and non‑technical teams.
• Previous experience with a project task‑management tool.
• Must understand underlying processes and basic concepts around application connectivity with configuration experience.
• Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Experience and interest in data analysis; enjoy deriving insights from data.
• SQL experience is a plus.
• Experience with Power
  
  BI is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with clients, maintain good standing, facilitate meetings, document business needs, and lead status updates; multi‑tasking is a must.
• Analytical ability, leadership skills, good judgment, and effective collaboration with clients and staff.
• Clear and concise written & verbal communication; ability to articulate complex concepts to engineers and translate for non‑engineers.

• Contributing to the success of a high‑caliber team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including 401(k) match.
• Hybrid model of in‑office and work‑from‑home days each week.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and varied projects.
• Unlimited time off (FTO) – take what you need while supporting your team members.
• Paid holidays.
• Cell phone subsidy and discounts via Verizon.
• Value employees' personal time, career desires, and life goals.