Associate Director, Business Systems Analysis

Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Learn more about our benefits: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance

We are looking for an Associate Director, Business Systems Analysis to join the Information Technology Services Enterprise Applications and Architecture team. As an Associate Director, Business Systems Analysis, you will provide mentoring and oversight to the Business Systems Analyst team, work closely with internal project teams, technical IT staff and business stakeholders to develop and document business and functional requirements, as-is and to-be process flows, as well as develop and perform quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) (testing) processes. This individual will play a role in shaping their day-to-day responsibilities as Mathematica transforms our Enterprise Application Portfolio.

Our ideal candidate thrives working in collaborative team environments, is comfortable interacting with staff who have varying degrees of both business and technical knowledge, has strong problem-solving skills with a drive to understand how things work, and isn't afraid to ask questions which would promote innovation and "out of the box" thinking. An ideal candidate has a deep interest in using technology to solve problems and a passion for social research and public well-being.

At Mathematica, we take pride in our commitment to diversity. Building an inclusive culture that draws on the individual strengths of employees from different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, abilities, and experience is key to our success.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the performance and development of the Enterprise Applications Business Analysis Team
• Work with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop written business requirements and functional requirements from verbal or written conversations, hold brainstorming sessions
• Develop / Institute best practice standards including artifacts and guiding principles to ensure governance within each initiative
• Serve as a liaison between business project teams and technical IT staff
• Hands on query and analyzation of data, integration setup and SaaS tool configuration
• Participate in the development of processes and systems
• Creation of QA/QC (testing) plans and coordinating / executing QA/QC activities
• Contribute to project management tasks (scheduling and coordination of activities)

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with college level course work in computer sciences, finance, mathematics, statistics, or other related course work
• Experience with SaaS environments and configuration
• Intermediate knowledge of financial ledger applications, as well as system design techniques
• 7+ years of experience gathering, managing, and documenting business and technical requirements
• Ability to translate verbal communications to written requirements
• Ability to digest business process, policies and rules from non-technical people and translate that to technical specifications
• Intermediate level skills in SQL, database and system interactivity
• Ability to understand project plans and clearly articulate roles, project goals, timelines, risks and change management opportunities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline and stakeholder expectation
• Capability to differentiate project methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile (SRUM / KANBAN)
• Ability to come into the Washington, DC or Princeton, NJ office when needed

• As a federal government contractor, all staff working in our central ITS group with access to corporate computer systems are required to successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of employment; must be able to pass public trust background investigation

Ideal candidate possesses some of the following:

• Experience with the following applications is a plus: Agiloft, Deltek CostPoint, Deltek Cobra, Hyland OnBase, SAP SuccessFactors, Hyland Onbase
• Experience with Opportunity Life Cycle Management (CLM, CRM, CXM) initiatives.
• Financial digital transformation experience
• Knowledge of Atlassian suite (Confluence, Jira)

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $100,000 - $135,000. This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations.

In accordance with Executive Order 14042 and its implementing guidelines, all Mathematica employees must provide documentation that they have been fully vaccinated or obtain an accommodation through Human Resources by providing documentation from a licensed health care provider that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a disability (which would include medical conditions) or provide an attestation that they are entitled to an accommodation because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

Available Locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; remote

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