Business Systems Analyst

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of the transformation of the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers you the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

Overview: 

This position will be responsible for understanding and documenting user needs so that an appropriate system can be developed to meet those needs. This will be accomplished by identifying user problems with the existing system and opportunities for reengineering. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, business, finance, or related and/or relevant discipline and five years’ experience as a business analyst. Experience should include solid background in user problem identification, problem assessment, development of alternative solutions, cost/benefit analyses of alternative solutions and working with programmers during the design, development and implementation phases of the project to ensure that user needs are being satisfied. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, proven problem-solving ability and excellent negotiating skills are essential. Experience in preparation of project plans and reports a must.

Test application software against the functionality of published technical specifications and user requirements. Analyze and document any software failures; interpret and clarify related functional issues not met by the software. Collects and analyzes data for evaluation and improvements and integrate them to meet business requirements. Experience in creating and maintaining test plans, test cases, test scripts and testing environments for complex software to assure consistency between the specifications and software. Excellent communication and technical writing skills in large corporate environments is also a requirement.

Responsibilities:

· Determines operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information, evaluating output requirements and formats.

· Designs new computer programs by analyzing requirements, constructing workflow charts and diagrams, studying system capabilities, writing specifications.

· Improves systems by studying current practices, designing modifications.

· Recommends controls by identifying problems, writing improved procedures.

· Defines project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements, forming project team, establishing project budget.

· Monitors project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, recommending actions.

· Prepares technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Qualifications:

· Problem identification and assessment, development of alternative solutions, cost/benefit analyses

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and excellent negotiating skills are essential.

· Proficiency with ARIS preferred.

· Strong analytical skills

· Proficiency with MS Visio required.

· Strong proficiency in business writing

· Business process mapping using BPMN standard of MTA.

· Excellent documentation abilities

· Proficiency in writing Standard Operating Procedures

· Strong proficiency in analyzing agency specific metrics and KPIs to reduce operating costs.

· Business process mapping using BPMN standards of MTA.

· Excellent reporting abilities using ARIS.

· Preferred years’ experience in Business Process Modelling (& management) with ARIS using ARIS Designer/Architect is preferred.

· Experience in Business Process Modelling (& management) with MS Visio is required.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years

Work Location: On the road