Business Systems Analyst 3

Automation and Control Strategies Group, INC. dba ACS Professional Staffing

Vancouver, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52.24–$74.63 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
1st Level Support, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Architecture, Business Case, Business Development, Business Practices, Business Solutions, Business Support, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Law, Customer Support/Service, Diversity Recruiting, Documentation, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Forecasting, Genetics, Hospital, Information Architecture, Information Models, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interviewing Skills, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Project Lifecycle, Quality Assurance Methodology, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Research & Development (R&D), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), State Laws and Regulations, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, System Test, Systems Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing, Use Cases, User Documentation, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview:   

 
ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Business Systems Analyst 3 will lead end-to-end business and systems analysis across the full solution lifecycle, from requirements elicitation through implementation and continuous improvement. They will facilitate interviews and workshops, analyze and document current and future state processes, and translate complex business needs into clear functional and technical requirements. The role partners closely with IT teams to support solution design, build, testing, deployment, and change management activities. Responsibilities include producing high quality documentation, supporting project delivery, and identifying opportunities to automate and improve business processes. The ideal candidate brings advanced lifecycle IT systems analysis experience, strong documentation and stakeholder facilitation skills, proficiency with analysis tools, and experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.    
 
Pay Rate: $52.24 - $74.63
 
Benefits: 

  
Paid holidays: 11 
PTO: Starting at 10 days 
Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date) 
EAP: Employee Assistance Program 
Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%) 
Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program 
Responsibilities: 

  Supporting Requirements Development: Conduct interviews and facilitate workshops to elicit application requirements. Research, analyze, model and organize information for developing requirements.  Decompose high-level information into details and abstract up from low-level information to distinguish between solution ideas and application needs. Facilitate requirements validation sessions, identify gaps and present findings. Resolve requirement conflicts between stakeholders. Research, document, and validate current and future state processes and designs (functional and technical) Help define approach, alternatives, and decision framework for alternative solutions analyses. Help define and execute business analysis approaches. Assess and document descriptions of complex technical systems Solution Development and Proposal: Facilitate design sessions, key decisions, team meetings, sponsor meetings, and stakeholder engagement sessions Facilitate/assist in technical process improvement initiatives.  Research and develop methods to automate repetitive manual data manipulations. Complete all documentation in support of the solution, including use cases, requirements, test plans, process maps, and desk procedures. Assist in the development of Business Cases/Justifications for the identified improvement opportunities and present the proposed solutions in both verbal and written formats to key stakeholders and sponsors. Solution Build: Prepare functional and technical documentation for hand-off to IT workgroups. Work closely with IT development teams to encourage a smooth build. Draft documentation for user and operational manuals. Create queries and reports for extracting, manipulating, and reporting of business architecture-related information. Proactively communicate key updates and documents to team members, sponsors, and stakeholders Support project manager in the maintenance of project information including scope, status, schedule, budget, forecast, risks and issues, resources Support project manager in the coordination of teams contributing to the project  Implementation and Change Management: Support development and implementation of change management plans that reduce employee resistance and empower management as change sponsors. Facilitate various system verification activities such as systems and user testing. Facilitate system and data integration efforts to connect disparate systems that have various levels of System Life Cycle (SLC) maturity. Solution Maintenance: Provide first line technical support to business users of the developed solutions. Complete and improve user manuals, onboarding and training documentation. Analyze solutions and business practices for efficiency and effectiveness. Based on the analyses, initiate continuous improvement initiatives. Promote the adherence to the Operational Technology Systems Life Cycle (OT SLC) processes:  Work with team members to verify assigned project(s) follow the OT SLC process and complete the process steps and required artifacts. Interview Subject Matter Expert's and prepare drafts of OT SLC artifacts Facilitate reviews and incorporate feedback on OT SLC artifact drafts.  Obtain Project Sponsor feedback and final approval of SLC artifacts.  
Requirements:  
 A degree in Information Technology, Technical Management, Information Management, Engineering, Business Systems, Computer Science or a directly related technical discipline is preferred. 10 years of experience is required with an applicable Associate's degree.  8 years of experience is required with an applicable Bachelor's degree. 12 years of experience is required without a degree. Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of business systems analysis and progressively more technical in nature. Advanced knowledge of Visio and/or other flowchart tools.  Expert proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Experience in utilizing a requirements management tool.  Expert knowledge in supporting full lifecycle of projects through the IT Systems Development Lifecycle  Expert knowledge in IT planning, functional and technical specifications, and system life-cycle (SLC) management. Experience Supporting Requirements Development, to include:   Conduct interviews and facilitate workshops to elicit business requirements  Research, analyze, model and organize information for developing requirements  Decompose high-level information and abstract up from low-level information to distinguish solution ideas from business needs  Facilitate requirements validation sessions and present findings to stakeholders Collaborate to resolve requirements conflicts between stakeholders  Research, document, and validate current and future state processes and designs (functional and technical) Help define best approaches, alternatives, and decision frameworks for alternative business solutions analyses. Experience in organizational change management methods and tools. Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies Valid U.S. Driver's License is required. Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.   
 
Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.   
 
ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.   
 
If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.com
 
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Automation and Control Strategies Group, INC. dba ACS Professional Staffing