Business Analyst V

Summary:
The main function of a Business Analyst is to perform business analysis on all aspects of technology and business improvement projects, focusing on stakeholder analysis, requirement development and management, and Acceptance testing. Assist and/or lead identification and clarification of innovative business solutions related to divisional strategic goals, in alignment with corporate strategy.
Job Responsibilities:

- Assist and/or lead identification and clarification of innovative business solutions related to divisional strategic goals, in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Utilize appropriate analysis tools and techniques to deliver cost effective solutions which meet business needs and improve efficiencies.
• Participate in developing both the Business Analysis Practice and Business Analysis Framework to support definition and delivery of business value, including the writing and updating of Business Case documents.
• Assess and document business value propositions and maintain a focus on the value proposition throughout the execution of each business improvement project.
• Foster partnerships with customers and business partners in various areas of the company to both ensure their needs as stakeholders are identified and represented and encourage improved business analysis practices.
• Establish and document business processes.
• Set up project and work breakdown structures.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.

Skills/Qualifications:
• Works on wide range of assignments that are complex, up to and including Enterprise-wide assignments. Often defines procedures or identifies innovative solutions for how to complete analytical tasks. Is a primary driver of collaboration on project teams. Influences decision-making and actively engages with project leaders, sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure optimum business value delivery.
• Regularly acts as a mentor and role model for other analysts.
• Demonstrated communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates and acquires analytical skills and learns company procedures and policies.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of design techniques and principals involved in production of drawings and models.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Achievement of or progress toward: Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) preferred; Project Management Professional (PMP), certification in Process or Performance Management, or certification in Quality Assurance/Testing desirable.
• Progressive experience in providing business analysis in employee benefits, financial services, technology delivery, or other related fields.

• 10+ Years' Experience
Benefits:
Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.
ELYON International , Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary: $70/hour Originally posted on Himalayas