DPP is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.
Work arrangement:
Hybrid: At least 3 days/week is required.
W2 position; 6 months.
Project scope:
The team is modernizing the data warehouse. This involves helping DBAs to thoroughly document the current state and to map to the future state.
Upgrading the IIAS/DB2 to a brand-new appliance, upgrading Business Objects to new windows servers, and moving DB2s and SAS from Unix servers to Linux servers.
This will require project management skills including helping data analysts stay on track with converting their SAS code as part of the project.
Summary:
The Senior BSA will define customer needs in technical and business contexts.
Ensure the proposed technical and business solutions meet the customer's objectives for the work effort.
Provide guidance with planning and prioritization of business analysis activities in support of large project and support efforts.
Top skills:
Flow charts (Visio)
Project plans (MS Project)
Analysis
Documentation
Nice to have: IBM DB2; Business Objects; SAS; SQL
Preferred certifications:
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
HIPAA
LOMA
Minimum required work experience:
6 years of IT business analysis experience.
Job/class description:
Elicit and document user requirements to meet a business objective. Identify and validate requirements and organize the information into a logical document using business analysis models that is understood by the customer and Information Systems.
Respond to questions and ensure understanding of why the business solution was chosen. Guide both technical and customer departments in the development of the systems
Ensure the accurate deployment of solutions through review of problem logs, assisting with test plans and test matrices, and other analysis activities
Validate the business need for solutions to business problems and process improvements.
Facilitate the transfer of knowledge about the "big picture" direction of the business units to others who support them.
Provide input on the business direction for system changes.
Mentor less experienced business systems analysts.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Demonstrated expertise in the concepts of the supported business unit.
Demonstrated knowledge of standard industry practices and procedures for the business unit.
Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including the ability to express complex technical and business concepts to all management levels, peers, and the business units.
Able to influence and negotiate solutions to business problems.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Understands how IT affects an organization and is able to link it to business processes.
Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
Able to read and comment on test plans and test matrices, project plans, and scope and design documents.
Has a conceptual understanding of project management techniques.
Documentation skills.
Preferred: Visio, MS Project or similar software, data mining using DB2, SQL, and/or other tools.
Required education/equivalencies:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree)
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Kenny at (url removed) to learn more about this position (#(phone number removed).
DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D