Duties:

• IT Systems Analysts collect and analyze information to formulate the scope and objectives of technology solutions.
• Conducts feasibility studies to design possible technology solutions.
• Writes system and programming specifications so that when the system is implemented it will meet user needs.
• Provides input into cost estimations and project plans.
• Prepares and maintains technical documentation including flow charts, models, and procedures, user guides, scorecards and reporting to assist with the ongoing operation and maintenance of technology solutions.
• Assigned to complex projects, systems or initiatives.
• Analyzes business requirements to determine technical requirements and identifies impacted areas/systems/processes and evaluates alternative solutions
• Researches and assists in designs solutions for general maintenance requests to resolve system problems
• Prepares detailed system requirements and assists in functional design solutions for new products/functionality and enhancements to existing products/functionality
• Assigned to complex projects, systems or initiatives.
• Provides input into forecasting and project-planning for scope/requirements documents and/or vendor contracts to minimize risk to on time, cost effective solution fulfillment.
• Prepares high level proposals that identify viable options to address the client’s needs. Works with appropriate parties to gain approval of proposal and initiate work.
• Facilitates and/or partners with other IT staff to facilitate a systematic process for capturing requirements. Works with partners to capture requirements in a standard format that can serve as the foundation for developing technical documentation.
• Uses SDLC processes and associated tools, analyzes current system targeted for replacement/enhancement to determine business and technical functions to be included in design.
• Works with Developers and other IT staff to determine system components and functional flow of components and data between components.
• May determine the best-suited technology to meet the business requirements.
• Creates detailed program specifications from which a developer can code.
• Validates the design documentation with the appropriate parties and receives approval on these documents. Reviews final design documents to ensure that they clearly explain the work expectations.
• Clarifies design expectations. Answers business and technical questions. Researches and involves appropriate parties to resolve more complex business and technical issues.
• Continuously assesses systems as business direction changes for impacts to existing designs. Understands impacts and works as appropriate to determine best solution.
• Provide consultative support for the systems within their product family
• Partner with other IT staff to ensure the design fulfills business and technical requirements
• Prepare technical documentation and deliverables including flow charts, models, and procedures, user guides, scorecards and reporting.
• Ensures adherence to practices, standards, policies and procedures.
• May liaise with vendors as assigned.
• Prepares detailed test scenarios and assists in test execution for various system components.

Requirements:
Required:

• 4 or more years work experience in Business/System requirements gathering, testing, and/or systems analysis role.
• Strong demonstrated SQL knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field or equivalent work experience
• Thorough knowledge of Information Technology fields and computer systems
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in requirements gathering methodologies and the SDLC
• Understanding of typical architecture standards and ability to apply them in their design work
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• 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.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of systems, subsystems, development methodologies, systems architecture, tools and processes that support the assigned business initiative or system.

Preferred:

• Experience using Agile methodology
• Experience working with ETL