IT Business Analyst

The IT Business Analyst is a key member of the Corporate Analytics and Reporting Team responsible for the business requirements gathering, business process documentation, and coordination of technical projects related to the organization s analytics and ERP initiatives. This role works with all levels of the business including business partners, technology teams, and key external vendors.

Position Responsibilities

Manage Corporate Integration & Analytics Team s projects through their lifecycle in accordance with Agile Methodologies.

Track the progress of product development by way of JIRA and define capability roadmaps to ensure business needs & objectives are accounted/aligned.
Work with business/technical stakeholders to define requirements, scope, and assess capabilities against competing priorities.
Work with Analysts and Engineers to test and perform post-production validation, act as liaison between business units and IT, and communicate system and process changes to the business areas.
Work with Analysts and Engineers to develop and update technical documentation.

Education : B.S. or M.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Business-related field, or relevant experience.

Experience :

3-5 years of experience in a technical project management or IT business analyst role.
3-5 years working with Project Management software such as JIRA, MS Project, or Asana.
Proficient in the use of Visio and Excel or other similar technologies.
3-5 years of experience writing technical documentation.

Preferred:

Preferred:

Certifications in Business Analysis, Supply Chain Professional or Project Management (PMP certification).
Prior experience in the healthcare industry, specifically Clinical Research.
Prior experience with Enterprise Systems such as Salesforce, Netsuite, ADP, Insperity, Nexonia, Zoho, Medidata, Medrio, Microsoft Azure, etc.
Understanding of clinical systems and related data.
Understanding of ERP systems and related data.

Required Certifications : N/A

Required Skills :

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of system and application architecture
Experience with business process development and gap analysis, and business process mapping efforts.
Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), documenting issues, coordinate with Stakeholders to understand UAT defects/concerns

Ability to translate business requirements into Technical Epics/Stories. Experience working across multiple levels of business and IT stakeholders
Experience with Agile methodology and strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle Management model and documentation
Demonstrated strong sense of urgency in completing deliverables, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong negotiating/ influencing skills, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills are required
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.