Business Systems Analyst

Overview

Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.  Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Business Systems Analyst in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX. (Flexible work arrangements available)

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and at heart.org.

Responsibilities

Requirement Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture, document, and analyze business requirements.
• Conduct detailed business process analysis to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Translate business needs into clear and actionable project requirements.

Project Planning and Management:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage project execution, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints.
• Monitor and report project progress, identifying and mitigating risks as they arise.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding.
• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to provide updates, capture feedback, and address concerns.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to improve stakeholder understanding of project objectives.

Data Analysis:

• Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support business decision-making.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and measure their impact.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in one of the following areas: Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, Information Assurance and/or Information Security
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

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