Business Analyst Job description

* Significant data analysis and data handling is required, pulling from various sources to deliver Program and Portfolio level reporting.

* Responsible for gathering, documenting and interpreting requirements, completing financial analysis and communication planning. Provides regular updates to assigned Program/Project Management resources.

* Supports the analysis of business requirements by utilizing knowledge of one or more business areas and platforms/applications for the portfolio supported.

* Utilizes modeling techniques (e.g. Business Process, Data, Event), to support a large strategic Program.

* Works with infrastructure, delivery and vendor teams to develop and evaluate business objectives and supporting business case.

* Documents project scope including conceptual design, business and quality requirements.

* Works closely with Project Management, providing inputs during project planning (resource requirements, development estimates, etc.) and throughout the development life cycle to ensure business objectives are met.

* Typically holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field or has equivalent work experience.

* Typically possesses prior relevant professional work experience in business systems or data requirements and analysis, technical architecture development and delivery, problem identification and resolution, with experience as a core business analyst,

* Experience with data, technical, and solution architectures is a plus.

* Technical understanding of Midrange platforms, and experience with application migrations preferred.

* Exposure to virtualization technologies, and associated uplift tools preferred.

* Proven ability to identify and effectively balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

* Deadline driven and maintains composure when dealing with changing work priorities and business needs within tight time constraints.

* Detail oriented with ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of data and make appropriate recommendations.

* Possess organizational and planning skills with high level of technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically; Excel and Access is desired.

* Knowledge of Architecture strategies, components, tools, concepts, best practices, standards and systems of record is desired.
* Familiar with Project Governance.