Business Analyst

Business AnalystLocation: Memphis, TN (Onsite)- Local OnlyJob Type: Contract- W2 (No C2C)Experience: 3-8 YearsTranslate functional specifications into more details to guide development. Examine and evaluate current systems, and identify its requirements. Liaise with users to track additional requirements and features. Document interfaces between new and legacy systems. Collaborate with developers to produce new systems. Validate changes by testing programs and managing user acceptance. Client Business Analysis will bring the business knowledge to support all areas of the delivery and support processes.ResponsibilitiesAnalysis of As Is and To Be: Support and contribute to the documentation of as is and to be processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the to be capability to record accurately the change required.Business Requirements Identification: Collect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews document analysis workshops and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.Requirements Management: Identify elicit and document project/process requirements using appropriate modeling technique if required. Analyze requirements and validate with original users eliminating confusion. Define the testing scripts and verification criteria to ensure requirements are met. Maintain documentation and traceability throughout project.Documentation and Back up: Draft and maintain basic technical and/or user documentation to a high standard and create backup files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.Application Software Development: Contribute to development of existing and new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Contribute to development of new applications to meet customer requirements.Quality Testing: Carry out a specified range of complex tests; interpret test data to verify that specifications are met and/or to identify remedial actions required to ensure conformance.Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using pre-set tools methods and formats. Involves working independently.Horizon Scanning: Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues.Behaviour CompetenciesManages Complexity: Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.Cultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.SkillsAssessmentData Collection and AnalysisAction PlanningApplication DevelopmentComputer SkillsPerform Gap AnalysisPlanning and OrganizingAnalyze Current State/AS-IS StateArchitectureBusiness Data ModelingBusiness Requirements AnalysisCompliance ManagementCustomer and Market AnalysisData ControlDatabase AdministrationDefine Future State/TO-BE StateDocument and Model User RequirementsPolicy and proceduresProject Change ManagementProject Quality ManagementProject Scope ManagementProject TestingRequirements Elicitation and FacilitationRequirements Traceability and ManagementValidate RequirementsVerify Requirements