Business Systems Analyst, Sr Consultant

About Project X

The heart of what we do is strive for unique and innovative solutions that solve our client's problems. We are trusted advisors who create data and analytics solutions for complex client problems.

We do this through collaboration, creativity, and an innate need to solve tough business and data problems. Working with data defines our corporate culture, and is what makes up who we are, individually and as a team.

It allows us to do the work we are passionate about.

Role Summary

The Business Systems Analyst works with internal and external stakeholders including the technology and business teams to develop and implement data warehouse solutions tailored to a project's requirements.

The nature of the projects varies from Waterfall to Agile and technology varies from legacy to cutting edge. They are involved throughout the project lifecycle by participating in capturing and documenting requirements, test strategy / plans, test cases, execution of testing and sign off.

They are supported by team members and the Practice Manager.

This position does not have any direct reports.

Day to Day Deliverables

• Develop a deep, multilayered understanding of the business issues and the data challenges of the client's organizations and their industries
• Ensure requirements are clear and complete, eliminating uncertainties and ambiguities
• Create detailed business, functional and non-functional requirement documents, obtain sign off from key stakeholders, provide ongoing updates and review throughout the project life cycle
• Establish the quality of solutions through validation against the requirements
• Participate in creating test strategy / plans, execute test cases, regression testing and defect management.
• Demonstrate collegial teamwork internally and with clients, by communicating clearly with all project team members to identify and resolve issues for delivery success.
• Participate in the development of project plans to establish appropriate workload expectations and schedules.
• Escalate issues promptly when required
• Own the responsibility to meet deadlines and strive to complete work in accordance with project plans
• Foster strong and professional client and project team relationships to facilitate cohesive teamwork & delivery success

Innovation

• Participate and contribute to lessons learned and process improvements.
• Apply new technologies to improve work efforts when available.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of, and adopt, relevant market trends and practices.

5 - 7+ years Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor' degree in Computer Science / Engineering or a related field
• Related experience as a business systems analyst in a business environment
• Working with databases and / or BI tools
• Familiarity with software development and project management lifecycle practices
• Ability to write / execute complex SQL and work with relational databases
• Ability to work with data transformation and Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) data
• Ability to work with data to draw actionable insights to aid with requirements and strategic decisions
• Familiarity with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence concepts would be an asset
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to convey complex ideas, verbally and in writing, to both business / technical staff and customers.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects / tasks varying in complexity, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Well-developed organization and time management skills
• Above average client focused consulting skills
• A proactive attitude with a hunger for developing your knowledge
30+ days ago