The Advanced IT Business Systems Analyst helps client areas achieve their objectives by serving as a resource in the analysis of business and user needs, application of technology solutions. Lead the integration of multiyear projects with the highest levels of risk, complexity, budget dollars and impact to the business. Oversees the preparation of technical documentation including flow charts, models, procedures, user guides, scorecards and reporting. Provides consultation to define and achieve objectives, identify risk, and implement technology solutions. Conducts feasibility studies, prepares user stories/business requirements, and writes system and programming specifications to support the design of possible technology solutions. Provides input into cost estimations and project plans. Supports user acceptance testing, documentation/reporting, and production support. Oversees root-cause analysis and issue resolution for the ongoing operation and maintenance of technology solutions. The Advanced IT Business Systems Analyst possesses extensive knowledge of assigned business area(s) operations and a strong knowledge of the IT systems/applications used. May participate on an agile development team. Assigned to complex projects, systems or initiatives. Advanced IT Business Systems Analysts lead efforts, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a mentor for other IT Business Systems Analysts.

Essential Functions
• The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
• Provides oversight as well as serves as the functional and technical lead during development, implementation, and testing of highly complex projects (15%)
• Drives business architecture design (including Business Process), capability roadmap development and strategy development for the domain (15%)
• Responsible for leading/facilitating business requirements gathering and determining technical impacts (10%)
• Reviews and clarifies user stories and user acceptance criteria with the stakeholders, and works with development lead/technical architect to layout technical design (10%)
• Assumes the role of product owner as necessary (10%)
• Leads the development of system related documentation that includes flow charts, work flow tables, mapping documents, integration specifications and provides system training (5%)
• Develops an extensive understanding of the business unit's function and effectively communicates technical issues and solutions in non-technical terms to the business unit (10%)
• Produces detailed functional requirements and/or user stories, including non-functional requirements (10%)
• Provides oversight for the development of user acceptance criteria, test plans and test cases. Oversees functional/user testing (User Acceptance Testing) and accountable for user sign off of changes (5%)
• Monitors system implementation ensuring user satisfaction and be comfortable with being hands on in support of implemented solutions. – Operational readiness, Implementation/Warranty Support, Production support, Project analytics and reporting (10%)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below reflect the knowledge, skill, and/or experience required.

Required Work Experience
Years of Experience: 7+ years related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience and education
Experience Details: Systems analysis role

Additional Required Qualifications:
• Thorough knowledge of Information Technology fields and computer systems
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of integration points of assigned business/systems and processes
• Proven leadership abilities including effective knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation of open discussions, fairness and displaying appropriate levels of assertiveness
• Proficient in requirements gathering methodologies and the SDLC
• Understanding of a variety of architecture standards and ability to apply them in their design work
• Ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately for all levels and audiences
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of systems, subsystems, development methodologies, systems architecture, tools and processes that support the assigned business initiative or system.
• Experience in applying research methodology to business solutions.
• Knowledge of systems development concepts and methods
• Experience with business requirements and business process analysis to ensure IT solutions meet the business needs
• Experience managing multiple priorities and ability to facilitate adoption of changing priorities
• Thorough industry knowledge in related business area and understanding of impact on the organization.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to audiences with diverse knowledge base.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience using Agile methodology
• Healthcare industry related experience
• SQL/Database skills

Comments:

- Senior Level Resource: 7-10 years of experience
- Data knowledge is imperative in this position - this resource will be expected to preform data mapping, querying, and analyzing data.
- Experience with MS Excel/Word/Visio