Under general direction, has duties of instructing, directing, and checking the work of other business systems analysts. Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.
Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering system capacity and limitations, operation time, and form of desired results. Analyzes business and user needs and follows through the full development life cycle. Responsible for feasibility studies, project charters and/or statements of work, implementation, communication, testing, change management, and training strategies. May modify, maintain, and update application configuration. Responsible for solving highly technical and complex problems on multiple projects, and providing consultative support to internal staff. Serves as the authority on subject matter associated with content, processes, and procedures associated with specific business applications. Educates others in the workflow, business processes, and reporting metrics enabled by assigned applications. Monitors other business analysts in software development methods, processes and implementation of those Methods. Provides mentoring and direction to team members and is a key contributor. May manage projects with large budgets or of extended duration. Responsible for managing project plan, scope, risk, and resources. May act as team leader for large project teams. Participates In IT financial management activities including annual budgeting cycle, project estimating, capital approval process, project budget oversight, and resource time tracking. May be responsible for multi-year planning to determine broad direction, prioritize projects and evaluate ROI within a functional sub-area.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 8 years related experience.
Exceptional abilities and responsibilities exceed those typically achieved by a career level Business Systems Analyst. Not only possesses full technical knowledge of most phases of systems analysis, but also considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment. Must be able to communicate effectively with both end users and IT staff. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to provide direction to career level team members. Must be proficient in such computer programs as SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Access.