Oracle EBS Business Analyst

Oracle Ebs Business AnalystLocation: Chicago, IL (Remote)Hire Type: ContractDuration: 6+ MonthsEnd Client: USG Corporation (United States Gypsum)/RandstadJob Description:Oracle BA who knows 12.1.3 and proficient in creating custom solutions and documents related to custom solutions around Advanced Pricing and Order Management and other related Oracle modules. Gathers business requirements through collaboration with internal/external customers. Communicates requirements to counterparts within the IT organization. Communicates technical constraints, concerns and other variables identified within IT to the business. Acts as liaison between the business units and IT. Supports the development of project proposals, business cases, project charters and related documents. Travel may be required.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:Job Knowledge/Business Focus:Assists in the creation and/or execution of test plans for new or changed applicationsContributes to prototype development of user application interfacesParticipates in workflow analysis in support of requirements definitionsCommunicates to business constituents in easily understood termsIdentifies project specific risks throughout the development lifecycleUnderstands the basic tenets of information risk securityUnderstands data modelsUnderstands project plans and is able to clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelinesAssists in the collection and consolidation of required information and dataTakes input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedbackAdheres to project standards defined by project managementAccurately employs our methodology and documentation toolsProactively carries out project support/administrative functionsEstablishes reasonable deadlines and personal work plans and manages time effectivelyDocuments and analyzes required information and dataPrepares requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendationsUnderstands technical design specificationsMay participate in developing and conducting test plansTakes input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedbackUnderstands the necessity of project standards and applies them consistentlyDevelops internal and external meeting objectives and agendasPrioritizes multiple tasks effectivelyManaging Resources:Creates project plans with timelines, resolves problems, controls projects, and ensures deadlines and project budgets are met, when defined as project leadCoordinates IT/Business related activities during design, development and implementation including customer acceptance testing, customer training schedules, pilots and rollouts with development, technical, support, operation and business areasLeadership:Follows through with commitments and fosters mutual trustAssumes additional responsibility without being askedOther Administration/Organization:Understands the financial implications of decisions and requests as it relates to ITCommunication:Listens to others and accepts input from team members. Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts verbally. Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional.Job Knowledge:Understands basic Internet and client/server architectures. Possesses basic knowledge of HTML. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.Work Quality:Recommends improvements, solutions and options based on business needs and technical requirementsDevelops and maintains usability standardsDeveloping Others:Trains and mentors new and less experienced team members in business analysis skillsExpectations associated with this position are outlined further in the IT Job Expectations document – please refer to that document for a detailed list of additional requirements for this positionNature and Scope:Supervisory role is limited to assigning work and reviewing work of others, does not conduct performance reviewsWorks under limited supervision, relying on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goalsLeads small to medium projects, participates in projects of all sizesProvides internal/external customer interface, and leads small projectsKey Qualifications:Education: Bachelors degree in Business, Computer Science or related fieldYears of Experience: A minimum of 6 years of in-depth business experience with the bulk of that experience serving a business/IT liaison roleRequired Skills: Experience in business analysis and providing business solutions Basic knowledge of systems development cycles, methodologies, and work flow diagramming Knowledge of company’s business and technical environments Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, communication and interpersonal skillsPreferred Skills: Experience in leading projects