Advanced Business Systems Analyst

Company: Softworld, Inc.
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: May 2, 2021

Job Description:

Advanced Business Systems Analyst Job Description -6 Month Contract to Hire position -Hub Locations Scottsdale, AZ -- Pittsfield, MA --Dedham MA -- Fairfax VA -- Bloomington IN Bachelor's degree in a computer science, information technology, engineering, or scientific field or the equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Due to the nature of work performed within our client's facilities (fed contractor), U.S. citizenship is required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS The Business Systems Analyst role is a blend of traditional Business Analyst and Systems Analyst disciplines. They use their technical expertise to consult and collaborate with business leaders, IT staff, and other third parties to develop, deliver, and optimize business capabilities information technology systems. They often act as integrated team leads and facilitate small projects or initiatives. Solicits and captures desired business outcomes, future strategies, demands, actions, and plans Understands organizations, information, systems, policies, processes, metrics, opportunities, challenges, risks, and constraints Investigates and supports evaluation of alternatives for, and feasibility of, improvements in information, technology, process, andor organizational systems Supports development of recommendations and business case rationales for investment in new or enhanced solutions Investigates, identifies, analyzes, and captures business systems, processes, information, and other forms of detailed specifications requirements Supports the development and delivery of solutions Translates business requirements to technical specifications and interface with other technical staff to design, develop, and maintain solution Executes unit, integration and acceptance testing Partners with business end-user community and IT staff to refine, tune, train, promote adoption and optimize environment Performs other duties as directed Moderate business travel required Additional Responsibilities Exercise creative thinking and ideation to advance our business performance Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers' changing business needs Support and engage in programs, projects and practices behind the General Dynamics Mission Systems culture and strategy, and comply with all policies and procedures Follow industry trends and pursue technology innovation to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems services are cost competitive and superior to industry best practices KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Exhibits rudimentary knowledge on how IT solutions are constructed Ability to develop relationships and formal and informal networks to influence, coordinate, communicate, and organize groupsteams Developing experience creating user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria, and test planscase. Knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation Server preferred. History of providing task oriented work direction to others Clear understanding of SQL queries for data transfer or business reporting preferred Exposure to Information Technology (IT) development, operations, or equivalent Considerable familiarity with common software tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Visio and Project preferred. Knowledge of Appian workflow methodology preferred Demonstrates personally accountable behavior and shows initiative and enthusiasm on assignments Strong oral written communication skills Solid experience developing solutions to a variety of problems of narrow scope A history that demonstrates a willingness to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or direction PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline preferred Experience in a Business Analyst, System Analyst, or Application Admin role preferred Understanding of a Contract Life Cycle process a plus Teleworking arrangments can be made, but ideally you would be close to our clients 'hub' - Scottsdale, AZ -- Pittsfield, MA --Dedham MA -- Fairfax VA -- Bloomington IN THIRD PARTY AGENCIES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND RECRUITERS NEED NOT APPLY. Applicants received from firms will not be considered. Subcontracting is not available for this position.

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