Business Analyst I

Description

We are offering an opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a Business Analyst in the IT sector. This role serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization, providing technical solutions to meet user needs. It requires expertise in both the business units being supported and the IT organization's systems and capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Serve as an intermediary between the business community and the IT organization to deliver technical solutions that fulfill user needs.
Analyze business partners' operations to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for process automation.
Participate in business process redesign and documentation to align with new technology.
Translate high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manage changes to these specifications.
Educate the IT organization on the direction of the business.
Negotiate agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business units and IT from initial requirements to final implementation.
Stay updated with technological trends and leverage this knowledge to bring solutions to business units to enhance their competitive edge.
Make recommendations for buy versus build decisions when appropriate.
Provide workstation support and implement necessary changes.
Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including business partners and technical teams.

Requirements

Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between business units and technology teams
Proven experience in documenting processes, specifications, and functional requirements
Knowledge of operations and workstation support
Demonstrated negotiation skills, particularly in implementing technical solutions
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Degree in Computer Sciences or Business Administration, or related field
Experience in creating and managing Business Requirement Documents
Ability to work collaboratively with business partners to identify and implement effective technical solutions
Understanding of EO/IR systems and Information systems
Demonstrated ability to automate processes to improve efficiency
Ability to serve as a liaison between different business units
Familiarity with technological trends to ensure the business maintains a competitive edge
Previous experience supporting a specific business unit is beneficial
Understanding and experience in writing functional specifications.

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