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KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has immediate openings for Business Systems Analyst in Oxnard, California.
Summary:
As the Business Systems Analyst, you will lead business value stream development and the systematic identification, analysis, management, monitoring and improvement of stakeholder relationships in order to target and improve mutually beneficial outcomes and align technology to meet business needs.
The Business Systems Analyst role is distinguished by the advanced level of responsibility, complexity of work, and the independence exercised. You may also provide functional and/or technical guidance to project teams or newly hired employees.
The Business Systems Analyst role is distinguished by the advanced level of responsibility, complexity of work, and the independence exercised. You may also provide functional and/or technical guidance to project teams or newly hired employees.
Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoots and serves as a key contributor to project deliverables and outcomes.
- Works closely with the business stakeholders to understand and document their requirements for new or enhanced systems.
- Conducts interviews, workshops, and analysis to ensure comprehensive understanding of business needs and intended outcomes.
- Analyzes existing business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
- Documents business processes, user requirements, and system specifications to provide a clear understanding for the business stakeholders, internal IT developers, and vendors who will be responsible for building and implementing the solution.
- Utilizes principles and tools to manage and analyze data.
- Collaborates with technical teams to design solutions that meet business requirements. This may involve creating functional specifications, data models, and system design documents.
- Acts as a communication bridge between business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and vendor resources. Ensures that all parties have a clear understanding of each other's needs and constraints for successful solution delivery.
- Assists in the development of test plans and test cases. Works with impacted stakeholders and users to build out test plans that validate the functionality and intended business value of the solution. Troubleshoots and manages issues through the testing phase and reports test progress to the project team.
- Supports the implementation of new systems or system enhancements. This may involve coordinating with a variety of teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure all work needed for successful implementation is completed successfully. It may also include creating and delivering user training.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations. Stays informed about industry trends and emerging technologies that may benefit the organization.
- Assesses and manages risks associated with proposed solutions. Anticipates potential issues and work to mitigate them before they become problems.
- Provides ongoing support to end-users, addressing issues and inquiries related to implemented systems. Collaborate with IT and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of problems.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, Voice/Data Communications, Public/Business Administration or a related field preferred. Relevant work experience, professional training, and certifications may be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a minimum of 3 years of experience in business or systems analysis, requirements gathering, operational or system documentation development and/or process reengineering
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Highly Desirable: Certifications in Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA, CCBA, ECBA, IREB), Lean, Six Sigma, User Experience Design, or related fields.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Software development lifecycle.
- Industry standard practices and methodologies.
- Business analysis tools and techniques.
- Change management principles.
- Principles and techniques of software and user experience design.
- Business process analysis methods, techniques, and tools.
- Process improvement and efficiency methodologies and tools.
- Principles and techniques of program design, application testing, documentation and implementation including quality assurance, conversion, data reconciliation, and user training.
- Principles and techniques of quality assurance and user acceptance test planning, test execution, and test execution tracking and management.
- Project management principles and practices.
- Software development and workflow modeling tools, languages, and report generators.
- Standard business software including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, project management, and database programs.
- Principles and practices of effective business and technology communication, collaboration, and alignment
- Principles and practices of organizational change management, minimizing business disruption through sound change management practices
SKILLS TO:
- Manage and oversee enforcement of policy, code, standards and regulations.
- Provide consultation and serve as a program liaison and subject matter expert.
- Interpret and apply technology requirements and communicate position statements.
- Research industry trends, solutions and best practices.
- Facilitate group discussions and build consensus using persuasive reasoning.
- Exercise political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
- Monitor, evaluate and assess program and functional operations.
- Read, analyze, evaluate, interpret and summarize written materials and statistical data.
- Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
- Provide customer service.
- Utilize a computer and relevant software applications.
- Identify and address business challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
- Utilize communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Familiarity with database management systems and data analysis and modeling.
- Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
- Create detailed documentation such as business requirements documents (BRD), functional specifications, and process flows.
- Document current state and future state and assessing the user experience and system requirements to move from current to future state
- Knowledge of project management and coordination practices
- Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage and/or participate in multiple projects concurrently.
- Process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or BPM.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and quantify the benefit of implementing efficiencies.
- Elicit and document clear and comprehensive business requirements.
- Conduct interviews, surveys, and workshops to gather information.
- Understanding of quality assurance processes to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
- Participate in testing and validation processes.
- Assess the impact of changes and facilitate smooth transitions.
- Learn new technologies and stay updated on industry trends.
- Understand the organization's business goals, strategies, and industry trends.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology implementations.
- Conduct risk assessments.
ABILITY TO:
- Analyze complex business processes and requirements
- Adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
- Align technology solutions with business objectives.
- Work closely with both business and IT teams to ensure alignment of objectives.
- Develop and execute system test plans and scripts
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders utilizing a consultative approach
- Translate business technology needs into business outcomes and intended results
- Interpret and translate business needs into application and operational requirements
- Evaluate alternatives to addressing issues and facilitate discussion with stakeholders to determine the best solution
- Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, documentation, and other written materials
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities
- Facilitate cross-functional and external team meetings; negotiate understanding and build consensus
- Read, understand, interpret, explain, and apply business and technical information
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Salary Range:
$ 55.00 - $ 60.00