Business Analyst-W2

Description

Our client is looking for exceptional Business Analyst to join their team.

Business Analyst- W2

Contract- 6-12 months- Extendable.

Location - Houston Tx-Downtown- 5 days a week onsite.

Oil and Gas industry

The Business Analyst primary responsibility will be gathering system requirements, communicating with key stakeholders, and writing functional specification documents. This position resides within IT but will work closely with Commercial Ops Stakeholders to identify requirements and gaps. The Business Analyst is a team player with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The Business Analyst must demonstrate a strong desire for quality and attention to detail with excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is to gather requirements, write and maintain functional specs from inception through Stakeholder approval
• Organizes and lead requirements gathering sessions
• Work with Business Analyst Team to track requirements and identify Gaps
• Assist with timely resolution of critical project issues through issue tracking, resolution, and management escalation
• Ability to write test scripts, assist with functional testing and manage Testing Phase
• Collaborate with developers, testers or other project team members
• Maintain relationships with IT and Commercial Ops Stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management, or related field
• 5-7 years of related experience in a technology environment, including two to three years of professional experience as a Business Analyst
• Natural Gas industry experience
• Understanding of NAESB standards
• Knowledge of Marketing System functionality, including:
  • Nominations/Confirmations/Allocations
  • Scheduling
  • Invoicing
  • Contract setup
  • Capacity Release

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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ABOUT EPMA

Since 2010, EPMA has quickly earned credibility as a trusted leader in Project and Portfolio Management Services helping local businesses to Global 50 companies deliver projects with greater efficiency and success. Our ability to attract the most talented people and empower them to make a difference for our clients is part of what makes EPMA one of the Top Companies to work for in Texas, and one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. We are also on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America today.

EPMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassments of Any Kind: EPMA is made up of a very diverse group of individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At EPMA, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. EPMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.