IT Business Analyst

at  Cisco Systems

WHAT’LL YOU DO?

• Research and analyze applications within a predefined category and provide recommendations on approved standards.
• Identify all the competing applications for that category, using industry standards.
• Pulling and analyzing spend, installation, and usage data per organization.
• Collecting and analyzing use cases from stakeholders
• Performing feature comparisons and consulting with the vendor to discuss roadmaps when there are gaps.
• Measuring each application against established criteria including usage, cost, UX, AI, and Accessibility.
• Liaising with gating teams across Cisco to ensure that recommended applications meet the standards, such as architects and security.
• Create and present recommendations based on analysis to the leadership and cross-functional leadership as part of the existing monthly Application Advisory Board.
• Review the current business procedures, processes, and policies and recommend any new ones.
• Document and update operational and support processes, including SharePoint pages.
• Work in an agile format within sprints, involving the creation and updating of user stories within Jira.

A strong collaborator and determined self-starter who takes the initiative and works on all tasks and initiatives with minimal guidance. A deeply passionate analyst with excellent written, verbal communication and strong analytical skills. Collaborate optimally by listening to peers and partners, driving common ground through influencing skills, and working with others to find the best possible solution. A team member who thinks creatively to find optimal solutions to problems and is always ready to learn modern technology, tools, and processes. You are well-organized and pay close attention to detail.

• Experienced with well-developed analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
• Very detailed driven
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task & manage workload effectively.
• 4+ years of experience in Business Analyst , Software Asset Management, or similar roles with well developed analytical , diagnostics and problem solving skills.
• Great written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to creatively approach and solve situations
• Self-motivated and the ability to learn quickly
• Software Asset Management experience is desirable
• Familiar with the Agile delivery model including requirements tracking, backlog grooming, and requirements prioritization processes across IT/Business partners.
• Communicates effectively with both IT and Business team members.
• Must be hands-on, with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude to drive program success