Business Analyst III-Remote

Summary: The main function of a Business Analyst is to perform business analysis on all aspects of technology and business improvement projects, focusing on stakeholder analysis, requirement development and management, and Acceptance testing. Assist and/or lead identification and clarification of innovative business solutions related to divisional strategic goals, in alignment with corporate strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist and/or lead identification and clarification of innovative business solutions related to divisional strategic goals, in alignment with corporate strategy.

• Utilize appropriate analysis tools and techniques to deliver cost effective solutions which meet business needs and improve efficiencies.

• Participate in developing both the Business Analysis Practice and Business Analysis Framework to support definition and delivery of business value, including the writing and updating of Business Case documents.

• Assess and document business value propositions and maintain a focus on the value proposition throughout the execution of each business improvement project.

• Foster partnerships with customers and business partners in various areas of the company to both ensure their needs as stakeholders are identified and represented and encourage improved business analysis practices.

• Establish and document business processes.

• Set up project and work breakdown structures.

• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Works on wide range of assignments that are complex, up to and including Enterprise-wide assignments. Often defines procedures or identifies innovative solutions for how to complete analytical tasks. Is a primary driver of collaboration on project teams. Influences decision-making and actively engages with project leaders, sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure optimum business value delivery.

• Regularly acts as a mentor and role model for other analysts.

• Demonstrated communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.

• Demonstrates and acquires analytical skills and learns company procedures and policies.

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

• Strong knowledge of design techniques and principals involved in production of drawings and models.

• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.

• Achievement of or progress toward: Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified

Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) preferred; Project Management Professional (PMP), certification in Process or Performance Management, or certification in Quality Assurance/Testing desirable.