Business Analyst IT II Job in Saint Louis, Missouri US
Business Analyst IT II
POSITION OVERVIEW: Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. Possesses expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as, an understanding of the IT organization?s systems and capabilities. Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business. May make recommendations for buy vs. build decision. Provides complex analysis services translating user needs into detailed specifications to allow Information Technology Department to deliver an appropriate solution. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Analyzes business partner?s operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology Translates high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation Works with business partners within one business function to align technology solutions with business strategies Supports several moderately complex business processes Assists Project Managers in development of project plans and use associated project planning tools as needed Assumes the Project Manager responsibilities in preparing and facilitating the project plan for smaller projects Conducts feasibility studies to assess cost/benefit, efficiency and technical viability of solutions to business problems Coaches less experience staff PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 4 to 6 years of relevant technical or business work experience EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION LICENSES: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field or equivalent work experience WORKING CONDITIONS: Office Environment