Business Applications Analyst

Business Applications AnalystErgon has an opening at our corporate in Flowood, MS, for a Business Applications Analyst. The Business Applications Analyst position in the EHSS Systems area uses enterprise systems analysis skills and takes initiative to create value for Ergon's business units. Leads initiatives and liaises with business and technical groups to support client expectations for enterprise software. Daily contributions to assigned projects and directing and participating in the analysis, configuration, modifying, documentation, testing, and implementation of supported applications. Translates business requirements into functional and technical specifications, workflows, data tables, prototypes, queries, and testing. Requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with management, and technical personnel.Business Applications Analyst Key Competencies:Capture business justifications, gather requirements, and design solutionsDocument data information flow and system configurations via flow diagrams, written procedures, and other tools for current/future applications softwareCreate process flow documentation and provide end-user training on systemsCoordinate automated and small group testing of application changesApply project management principles to fulfill work efforts by completing and keeping tasks on track for successful outcomesLeverage Agile project management and software development life cycle skillsBusiness Applications Analyst Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a Business Administration, Finance, IT or a related fieldThree years experience in data analysis, business analysis, or a related fieldStrong process documentation skills and knowledge of business analysis toolsTest scenario creation and execution aligned with organizational goalsData analysis and visualization with MS Power BI, Python, R, SQL, and TableauPreferred experience in the below activities:Mapping business functions and processes and writing technical design specifications andDocumenting business and IT processes through interviews with users to understand assigned systems' process stepsUsing the software development life cycle for projects supportExperience working in a PMO or project management environment is preferredDHS/OSHA/other regulatory compliance and working with regulatory enterprise systems (e.g., Benchmark, Enablon, Cority, IBM, Intelex, Sphera, SAP) is a plusEPA Regulatory Compliance (air/water emission calculations, RCRA, air/water permitting, TSCA) is a plusApplying project management principles to organize, track, and complete tasks per specified plans - PMP or related certification in Agile, SQL, or Scrum is a plusKnowledge of automated test tools is a plusUp to 25% travel requiredBusiness Applications Analyst Responsibilities:Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within supported applications that drive efficiency and value back into the business.Interacting with internal and external team members to understand business and technical requirements supporting process improvements. Developing and executing test plans via automation and collaborative user acceptance tests with documented results.Build relationships with business partners to identify system functions and enhancement requirementsParticipate in analysis, development, testing, and implementation of system modules and projectsResearch and elicit user requirements to develop new applications and upgrade existing modulesProvide end-user training, support, and troubleshooting for business applicationsLead interview sessions with stakeholders and end-users to gather enterprise system requirementsMaintain interrelated systems analysis documentation (e.g., system context diagrams, data models)Interact frequently with team members and stakeholders to identify and address activity roadblocksChart business and/or IT processes using appropriate methods and toolsEnsure compliance with organizational policies and data security standardCreate content and execute plans for quality assurance and user acceptance testing related to test cases scenarios development, acceptance testing facilitation, and logging test issues and resultsSupport business units with sign-off project documents (e.g., Design, Change Orders, & Requests)Coordinate with the relevant user groups for acceptance testing prior to production releaseServe on cross-functional teams to create training content and support training materials developmentParticipate in project planning, status meetings, and process improvement initiativesPlan, coordinate, schedule, and execute end-user system training & support sessionsOther duties as assignedErgon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Long-term Disability, Dental and Vision, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.Job Reference: Business Applications Analyst