Business Analyst

at  NelsonJameson Inc

JOB SUMMARY:

The IT Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between IT and the business. By understanding the needs and challenges of the business and translating them into technical requirements, you will be facilitating the development and implementation of technology solutions that drive efficiencies and deliver value across the organization. As an IT Business Analyst with our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that have a real impact on our business. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and delivering excellence. Join us and help shape the future of our company through technology solutions that drive success.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience as a business analyst or in a related field.
• Experience with SQL.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, or other related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Epicor Prophet 21.
• Proficiency in SQL Reporting, Query Tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with foundational business and management principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or stoop.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25#. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Designs, develops and maintains reports and analytical tools, including ongoing monitoring and refinement.
• Partners with departmental teams to define and document business requirements for new metrics and reports as needed. Obtains requirements using interviews, document analysis, business process descriptions, tasks, and workflow analysis.
• Evaluate alternate solutions and design processes and systems, which include user impact considerations, cost and benefit analysis, and processing specifications.
• Critically evaluates information gathered from multiple sources, reconciles conflicts, and works with members of a team to uncover unmet business needs.
• Develops and maintains existing business data files. Helps promote end-user understanding of available data through training. Also makes sure that duplication of effort is not occurring within the organization or in IT for reporting.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned or requested.