Lead Business Systems Analyst - Corporate Solutions

F&G is hiring for a Lead Business Systems Analyst (BSA). This role will oversee the analysis of business and information needs in order to design optimal business solutions. The Lead BSA will solicit, understand, and document the business requirements, processes and workflows developing both written and visual depictions of requirements and process flows. In addition, Lead BSA works with developers to create the functional specifications that meet those requirements, serve as a subject matter expert to the developers building those functions, and work with Quality Assurance team members to test the developed functionality.  Lead BSA partners effectively with all levels of the organization, lead others, drive results, proactively identify and resolve problems, and make challenging decisions.

The Lead BSA is responsible for understanding the functional application, business operations and technical flow of any application. The Lead BSA should have application knowledge but also be able to fully explain the operational workflow. The Lead BSA should be able to understand how requirements impact both the technical and functional nature of an application. This is a technical role, one in which an analyst can drive business decisions based on application and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions for IT and business by the application of technology to business opportunities, planning and implementation of cross-functional applications.
• Lead/facilitate business requirements gathering and determine potential technical impact
• Conduct meetings with project stakeholders in the elicitation and documentation and the prioritization of requirements, leveraging various techniques
• Lead requirements and/or data solution sessions with business subject matter experts to analyze, validate, and utilize data for consumption by business stakeholders
• Manage the change of requirements for complex or multi-threaded projects throughout the project lifecycle using company requirements management frameworks and ensures standards are met
• Provide clarification of requirements to developers and project team members
• Function as a subject matter expert in supporting applications, interfaces and products used by the business
• Provide input into the maturation of the requirements management process, tools, and practices and recommend changes to improve business processes systems support
• Conduct unit and system testing as required
• Coordinates development of test strategies and plans with QA testers and business users
• Identify, develop and deliver training needed for implementation and ongoing knowledge needs
• Lead team through complex projects, accountable for delivery
• Lead, support and interact with various IT teams and LOBs on integration efforts
• Translate business problems, objectives, and goals into functional solutions
• Manage Agile projects and/or Kanban boards
• Mentor and coach other BSAs and team members
• Delegate work to team members on an informal basis

Requirements

• 8-9 years of experience in Solutions Analysis or Business Systems Analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or similar or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient using Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Knowledge of the PMI’s Project Management Book of Knowledge, and Agile and Kanban methodologies
• Proficient in writing and grooming user stories in Agile environment
• Proficient in requirements gathering methodologies and the SDLC
• Experience with business requirements and business process analysis to ensure IT solutions meet the business's needs
• Understanding of APIs
• Experience conducting interviews, workshops, questionnaires, surveys, job shadowing workflow storyboards, use cases, and current to future state gap analysis
• Experience using process models, specifications, diagrams and charts

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in the role of Product Owner, Agile Coach, or ScrumMaster
• Experience working in an Agile or Kanban environment
• CBAP, aCAP, or CAP certification
• Prior leadership experience