MIS Business Analyst

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following: Helping departments map out current and future state business processes and developing flow diagrams; Working with department subject matter experts to define scope, schedule, and prioritization of business projects; Documenting and validating decisions and project requirements with subject matter experts to validate desired outcomes; Working closely with department subject matter experts to identify, document, and model processes and reports in the business analysis system; Communicating and escalating risks and issues related to assigned projects as appropriate; Tracking and reporting on all enhancement requests from department managers; Helping maintain business User Guides through updates and workflow changes; Providing training on business processes and procedures as needed; Creating, updating, and maintaining electronic forms, workflows, and reports in the business analysis system; Providing access to appropriate reports for specific positions (e.g., supervisor or manager reports); Providing end user support within business analysis system; Identifying, documenting, and validating business, functional, and technical requirements for projects requiring IT resources, including those requiring software development efforts; Participating in project requirement, planning, and review sessions and walkthroughs with business stakeholders, vendors, and MIS employees; Performing current state analysis of existing business systems, applications, and functions; Producing requirements-related work products, including specifications, process flow diagrams, mockups, storyboards, and wireframes; Understanding and documenting core business functions, processes, and workflows associated with a variety of departments and projects; Understanding core systems, applications, and technical platforms; Becoming a subject matter expert on a variety of processes who can easily liaise between MIS and other departments; Collaborating with MIS and other departments to develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses associated with new project requests; Identifying and mitigating project issues and/or risks related to requirements; Reviewing and evaluating technical solution design to ensure it meets business requirements and long term product goals; Creating data visualizations and reports using modern business intelligence (BI) tools connected to data from various sources (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, or files); Acting as primary backup for the Technical Project Manager; Assisting with other duties as assigned. Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience); Knowledge of computer programming logic; Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, metrics analysis, methodologies, and documentation standards; Highly self-motivated and self-managed; ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal coaching or supervision; Ability to organize and work under strict time and production deadlines while producing quality deliverables; Ability to learn new software and systems quickly; Excellent verbal and written communications with both technical and non-technical audiences; Knowledge and experience with Microsoft products (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and Powerpoint); Ability to prioritize and multitask.