Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Duration: 6 months with potential to extend Location: San Diego, CA (Locals Only)

The consultant should be very good with Data and SQL, of course BA skills are important too. There will be a SQL test as the first round of the interview, followed by a client interview. Consultant needs to be on site for 2 days in a week. The consultant needn't be very senior just 3 to 5 years is fine. We can even submit from north San Diego.

Job Description

Summary - The Business Systems Analyst III is a liaison between end-users/clients and the Information Technology department. The position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating the more complex business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies; writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interviews end-users/customers to define business requirements for complex software modifications and enhancements. Meets with external clients to discuss enhancement requests as needed.
• Translates business requirements by reviewing, analyzing and evaluating needs into functional specifications. Coordinates and responds to requests for changes from original specifications.
• Facilitates design sessions with the business and technical resources to ensure that the solutions meets the needs of the business. Consults with technical teams on design and database issues.
• Defines and documents requirements business rules to assist in the development of software specifications to include system requirements, flow charts, report mock-ups, and business rules
• Drives and/or leads projects to completion for assigned projects. Develops project plans, prioritize project tasks, and provides regular status updates on project progress to management and stakeholders.
• Develops business processes that ensure developed application meets all project requirements. Ensures that projects are completed on time, accurate to defined specifications and within budget.
• Performs quality control checks on software before it is released to the QA department. Provides support to software development and QA staff as needed.
• Handles, prioritizes and manages multiple Service Requests (SR's) throughout entire software development life cycle. Handles software release management of designated applications.
• May mentor and provide functional work direction to less experience Business Systems Analysts.