IT Business Analyst

Position Summary:

The IT Business Analyst is responsible for gathering business requirements and translating them into technical specifications for IT systems and applications. The role requires an understanding of business processes and the ability to document technical specifications and business process flows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements and translate them into technical specifications for IT systems and applications.

2. Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement by conducting gap analysis and root cause analysis.

3. Assist in developing project plans and timelines for IT projects under the supervision of the Senior IT Business Analyst.

4. Work closely with development teams to ensure that technical solutions meet business requirements and participate in testing to ensure proper functionality and usability.

5. Develop and maintain documentation related to IT systems and applications, such as business process flows, technical specifications, and user manuals.

6. Provide ongoing support for IT systems and applications to ensure they meet business needs.

7. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations and maintain awareness of potential risks and vulnerabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 1 year of experience in IT system design, development, and implementation or technical writing

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data, and a keen attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The environment includes work inside/outside the office, travel to other offices, as well as domestic travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer who recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.