Business System Analyst

Cedar Rapids IA

Client is Transamerica

Rate is 75/hr.

Need somebody who is well versed with Technologies. They don't need to do coding but they should know in and out.

· Understanding of advanced big data analytics concepts and technology implementations

· Understanding of logical and physical data models using best practices to ensure high data quality and reduced redundancy

· Understanding of Microservices and REST based API's

· Familiarity with Power BI dashboards and reports.

· Directly contribute to the improvement of IT processes and services via proposals for service enhancement for the benefit of all internal customer areas.

· Act as the liaison between IT capabilities and business objectives to facilitate, manage, and prioritize improvements through process or system solutions to increase overall quality and meet business partner demands.

· Conduct in-depth analysis to interpret and recommend best solutions to align IT and business initiatives.

· Review and revise 'as is' documentation and logic to reflect applicable changes.

· Prepare future documentation including but not limited to Model workflows, document business rules, wireframes, and other visual documentation.

· Facilitate and elicit requirements; may include the development of use cases to explain/demonstrate the business requirements/specifications

· Collaborate with various areas (e.g. Operations, Finance, IT, management, etc.) to determine solutions and capture system impacts.

· Adhere to documented SDLC practices for project and support work using Agile or Waterfall methodology.

· Serve as the contact/subject matter expert for at least one area/application

· May create and approve test cases; participate in testing at various states of SDLC

· May participate in, or facilitate, sprint planning meetings, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and assist in backlog grooming. May support or act as Scrum Master.

· Conduct peer reviews which may include requirements, user stories, test plans, etc.

· Understand what the team needs and offer suggestions above and beyond expectations, which could encompass front end and the support of back end capabilities

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in an IT or business discipline, or equivalent education/experience

· Five years of experience in business systems analysis.

· Excellent written/oral communication and business partnering skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve and explain complex issues to business partners

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment

· Results oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities within deadlines

· Ability to quickly grasp technology concepts

Preferred Qualifications

· Financial services industry experience

· Knowledge or experience in SDLC (Agile or Waterfall)

· Knowledge in Jira