Business Systems Analyst

Experience7Job – Business Systems Analyst Location – New York NYSummary:This position will be responsible for understanding and documenting user needs so that an appropriate system can be developed to meet those needs.This will be accomplished by identifying user problems with the existing system and opportunities for reengineering. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, business, finance, or related and/or relevant discipline and five years' experience as a business analyst.Experience should include solid background in user problem identification, problem assessment, development of alternative solutions, cost/benefit analyses of alternative solutions and working with programmers during the design, development and implementation phases of the project to ensure that user needs are being satisfied.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, proven problem-solving ability and excellent negotiating skills are essential. Experience in preparation of project plans and reports a must.Test application software against the functionality of published technical specifications and user requirements. Analyze and document any software failures; interpret and clarify related functional issues not met by the software.Collects and analyzes data for evaluation and improvements and integrate them to meet business requirements.Experience in creating and maintaining test plans, test cases, test scripts and testing environments for complex software to assure consistency between the specifications and software.Excellent communication and technical writing skills in large corporate environments is also a requirement.Responsibilities:Determines operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information, evaluating output requirements and formats.Designs new computer programs by analyzing requirements, constructing workflowcharts and diagrams, studying system capabilities, writing specifications.Improves systems by studying current practices, designing modifications.Recommends controls by identifying problems, writing improved procedures.Defines project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements, forming project team; establishing project budget.Monitors project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, recommending actions.Prepares technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Qualifications: Problem identification and assessment, development of alternative solutions, cost/benefit analysesOutstanding verbal and written communication skills and excellent negotiating skills are essential.Proficiency with ARIS preferredStrong analytical skillsProficiency with MS Visio requiredStrong proficiency in business writingBusiness process mapping using BPMN standard of the clientExcellent documentation abilitiesProficiency in writing Standard Operating ProceduresStrong proficiency in analyzing agency specific metrics and KPIs to reduce operating costsBusiness process mapping using BPMN standards of clientExcellent reporting abilities using ARISPreferred years' experience in Business Process Modelling (& management) with ARIS using ARIS Designer/Architect is preferred.Experience in Business Process Modelling (& management) with MS Visio is required.