Senior Systems Analyst

Senior Systems AnalystJoin our client as a Senior Systems Analyst supporting a SaaS and cloud-first HR technology environment with focus on Workday integrations, AWS-based services, and payroll and benefits systems. You will collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams to translate business drivers into well-defined user stories and scalable solutions across compensation, payroll, recruiting, talent management, and regulatory compliance while ensuring platform stability, scalability, and engineering quality.Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.Rate: $49.50 to $54.50/hr. W2Responsibilities:Lead collaboration with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine complex business and functional requirements.Translate business needs into well-defined user stories with clear business value and acceptance criteria.Partner with Product Managers to compose backlogs, support quarterly planning, and manage delivery priorities.Facilitate refinement sessions and ensure stories are ready for development using ATDD principles.Drive alignment across partners on scope, priorities, risks, and dependencies.Own user story validation and sign-off, ensuring delivered solutions meet requirements and quality standards.Analyze complex systems, data models, and workflows to recommend scalable solution approaches.Lead identification and management of risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across initiatives.Support and influence architectural and design discussions with engineering teams.Experience Requirements:4 to 6 years of experience as a Systems Analyst supporting complex technology solutions.Solid experience in requirements analysis, backlog management, and Agile delivery practices.Understanding of enterprise platforms including Workday integrations, AWS-based services, and payroll or benefits systems.Proven ability to translate complex business problems into scalable, well-structured solutions.Strong experience facilitating stakeholder discussions and influencing decisions across teams.Experience managing product backlogs using tools like JIRA and Confluence.Proven ability to manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities across initiatives.Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a fast-paced environment.Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field, or foreign equivalent.Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!