Associate Business Systems Analyst- REMOTE

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an

• Collect and analyze information to formulate the scope and objectives of technology solutions
• Write system and programming specifications so that when the system is implemented it will meet user needs.
• Provide input into cost estimations and project plans.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including flow charts, models, and procedures, user guides, scorecards and reporting to assist with the ongoing operation and maintenance of technology solutions
• Assigned to and assist complex projects, systems or initiatives.
• Analyzes business needs to determine technical requirements and identifies impacted areas/systems/processes and evaluates alternative solutions
• Design, develop, documents, test or support modification of computer programs and/or systems
• Researches and assists in designs solutions for general maintenance requests to resolve system problems
• Prepares detailed system requirements and assists in functional design solutions for new products/functionality and enhancements to existing products/functionality
• Provide oversight and final review of design specification
• Take the initiative to seek out areas of improvement
• Assigned to highly complex projects, systems or initiatives
• Provides input into forecasting and project-planning for scope/requirements documents and/or vendor contracts to minimize risk to on time, cost effective solution fulfillment.
• Leads a systematic process for capturing requirements.
• Works with partners to capture requirements in a standard format that can serve as the foundation for developing technical documentation.
• Using SDLC processes and associated tools, analyzes current system targeted for replacement/enhancement to determine business and technical functions to be included in design.
• Prepare crosswalks for transforming input data to output with application of rules
• Works with Developers and other IT staff to determine system components and functional flow of components and data between components.
• Validates the design documentation with the appropriate parties and receives approval on these documents.
• Reviews final design documents to ensure that they clearly explain the work expectations.
• Clarifies design expectations. Answer business and technical questions. Researches and involves appropriate parties to resolve more complex business and technical issues.
• Continuously assesses systems as business direction changes for impacts to existing designs. Understands impacts and works as appropriate to determine best solution.
• Provide consultative support for the systems within their product family
• Partner with developers and other IT staff to ensure the design fulfills business and technical requirements
• Responsible for relationship management responsibilities for assigned vendors
• Prepare technical documentation and deliverables including flow charts, models, and procedures, user guides, scorecards and reporting.
• Ensures adherence to practices, standards, policies and procedures.
• Develops test scenarios & test cases, performs test executions for various system components.
• Prepares complex test strategies to ensure comprehensive coverage of system components and interfaces; provides SME level expertise and recommends test strategies and scenarios for junior level analysts.
• Develops and documents vetted contingency plans in case of risks or roadblocks
• Responsible for consensus and relationship building between Business, IT teams and BRMs
• Other duties as assigned
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Visio

• Bachelor's Degree in a Computer, Mathematics, or Business-related field or relevant work experience
• 0-2 years' experience in an analytical role, preferably in a BSA or similar role
• Entry Level, Basic SDLC Understanding, Document Requirements, Good Communication Skills

• Ability to write simple to complex SQL Queries
• Experience in Application development, testing, and/or business/systems analysis role
• Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc
• Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology
• Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary
• SQL, Waterfall/Hybrid