Senior Business Analyst

Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for a REMOTE Senior Business Analyst. This is 100% remote position in the Orlando / Central FL area.
Must haves:
1) Worker must be a strong Business Analyst
2) Oracle R12 is preferred
3) Must be able to work with the users and ask questions-intuitive and engaging and business savvy

• 3-5 years experience - no entry level resource
• Experience supporting complex business projects
• Strong and able to push back if necessary
• Visio, Powerpoint

Description:
We have created one of the most powerful brands by bringing memorable, life-changing storytelling to the world. The foundation of this creativity starts with The Studios where we produce, acquire, and distribute live-action and animated motion pictures, video experiences, music, and live performances. No other Media & Entertainment company can rival the brands we have the honor of bringing to the world.

As part of the Studio's Technology team you'll be joining a group of seasoned, dedicated technologists solving a range of interesting problems in innovative ways in an exciting and dynamic industry.
We are looking for a self-starting software professional who is dedicated to shaping the
future of Comics. We're a casual shop that values passion, community involvement and exceptional software. If this is you, we want you to join our team.
Responsibilities:
You will be part of the team supporting the internal systems for Comics. You should be comfortable being part of a cross-functional team and working with a diverse group of business stakeholders and technologists. We expect you to have a deep understanding of Business Analysis, to be passionate about technology and the business, to keep up with the latest trends, and to have ownership in your project deliverables.
Your key responsibilities will be:
1. Project Initiation
Develops an understanding of customers' needs and applies it in researching
potential solutions.
Participates in clarification, rationalization and documentation of project requests.
Participates in preparation of project initiation documents.
2. Application Development
Analyzes and documents relevant business processes.
Conducts interviews with customers to define functional requirements.
Participates during detailed design and/or configuration.
Participates in software selection process, where applicable.
Work closely with the development team to deliver quality solutions.
Participates in Integration Testing, including development of test plans, test cases
and scenarios and documentation of results.
Conducts User Acceptance Testing on small to medium size projects.
Assists in the preparation of end user documentation, training materials, curriculum
and schedule.
Conducts training classes, including train-the trainer, one-on-one and classroom style training.
Provides first line post implementation support to users regarding functional issues.
Participates in change management activities.
3. Production Support
Takes ownership of functional issues by identifying underlying problems, analyzing potential solutions and implementing system resolutions, including workarounds.
Provides front-line user support for Comics and related business applications. Work to be performed includes answering, documenting, analyzing, tracking, escalating and responding to application support requests.
Participates in functional analysis for production support activities.
Applies department change control policies & procedures.
Coordinates with other IT departments on integrated system support.
Conducts end-user training for supported business applications.
4. Test Planning
Works with business analysts and application developers to develop test plans based on functional specifications.
Develops additional testing documents based on test plan, such as test scenarios, test cases and test matrices.
Creates test data to support test execution.
Assists in the setup of test environments to mirror production environment.
5. Test Execution
Works with clients and project team members to ensure requirements and development standards are met.
Executes test plans.
Validates and documents test results.
Makes recommendations to project team and Production Acceptance regarding "quality readiness .
Assists with test environment refreshes.
Adheres to QA and departmental standards.
Participates in project meetings as required.
6. Defect Tracking
Documents and tracks program defects.
Provides cursory analysis of defects to developers and other project team members.
Provides research assistance to developers and other project team members to resolve open defects.
Basic Qualifications:
3-5 yrs of experience performing business analysis within a large enterprise covering both business and information technology domains
Ability to use querying languages to extract and analyze data (e.g. SQL)
3-5 yrs of experience working with Oracle (Oracle R12 preferred)
Functional knowledge in as many of the following as: P2P, OTC, Project Accounting, Inventory, WIP, BOM
Experienced in using the standard Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Automate preferred
Working knowledge of testing methodologies, tools and techniques
Familiarity with standard IT practices related to business application development and implementation.
Understanding of the concepts behind distributed and multi-tiered applications, as well as SaaS and PaaS solutions.
Strong business process definition capabilities, including the ability to capture process flows visually according to standard methodologies
Responsive to business needs and highly motivated to improve the skills and capabilities of his/her organization
A sense of ownership and responsibility for delivery
Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies
Must be able to work independently, support several projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

About Software Resources
Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity.
We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.
If this position fits interests you, we encourage you to apply.