Business Analyst IV

Job OpportunityKnowledge of Revenue Accounting systems or the airline industry is a plus. At the end of the 12 months, we want the option to hire if a position is available. Or, we may extend the contractor position. Please only submit candidates that are able to convert to a FTE without sponsorship. The resource will be hybrid, sometimes in the office and sometimes working from home. We work from home approximately 80% of the time.Job DescriptionJob Summary: Drive identification of requirements across business units and identify substandard systems processes through evaluation of real-time data. Serve as thought leader for technical business processes, developing forward-thinking systems prototypes that promote increased efficiency and productivity on multiple levels.Primary Responsibilities:Create and implement precise management plans for every project, with attention to transparent communication at all levelsPerform, evaluate, and communicate thorough quality assurance at every stage of systems developmentDetermine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usabilityPartner with other stakeholder teams across business units (i.e., sales, finance, security, compliance) to develop necessary analysis and documentation in a collaborative way, communicating effectively and efficiently with production, managerial, and executive teamsEvaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain systems processes, including the delivery of monthly status reports to all appropriate partiesAuthor and update internal and external documentation, and formally initiate and deliver requirements and documentationConduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problemsDevelop meaningful and lasting relationships with partners for optimized systems integration, and respond to questions and concerns from managers and executives with supporting research and recommendationsQualifications:Technical Degree or related work experienceProven experience in an analytics and systems development capacityHigh proficiency with SQL language and database managementProven analytical abilitiesPractical experience generating process documentation and reportsExcellent communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insightsExperience working with Business ObjectsKnowledge of ITIL FoundationsKnowledge of Revenue Accounting systems or the airline industry is a plusRequired Skills: Knowledge of Revenue Accounting systems or the airline industry is a plusAdditional Skills:Background Check: YesDrug Screen: YesNotes: At the end of the 12 months, client wants the option to hire if a position is available. Or, they may extend the contractor position. This is a hybrid role, so someone that is either in Houston, TX already or will relocate from day 1 is best.