Business Analyst III-Remote

Elyon International•Portland, OR

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Business Analyst performs business analysis across technology and business improvement projects, focusing on stakeholder analysis, requirements development and management, and acceptance testing. The role assists or leads the identification and clarification of innovative business solutions aligned with divisional strategic goals and corporate strategy. The position works on a wide range of complex assignments, including enterprise-wide work, and helps deliver cost-effective solutions that meet business needs and improve efficiency. It contributes to the Business Analysis Practice and Framework, documents business value, supports business case development, and maintains a focus on value throughout project execution. The analyst also partners with customers and business stakeholders, establishes business processes, structures project work, and tracks budgets, expenditures, transaction controls, and costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
Five to seven years of experience.
Progressive experience providing business analysis in employee benefits, financial services, technology delivery, or related fields.
Demonstrated communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
Verbal and written communication, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Leadership and mentoring skills, including providing support and constructive performance feedback.
Strong knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in producing drawings and models.
Strong knowledge of computer software such as Visual Basic, Java, and SQL.
Ability to define procedures or identify innovative approaches for complex analytical assignments.

Nice To Haves

Achievement of or progress toward Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Certification in Process or Performance Management.
Certification in Quality Assurance or Testing.

Responsibilities

Assist or lead the identification and clarification of innovative business solutions aligned with divisional strategic goals and corporate strategy.
Use appropriate analysis tools and techniques to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet business needs and improve efficiencies.
Participate in developing the Business Analysis Practice and Business Analysis Framework to support the definition and delivery of business value.
Write and update Business Case documents.
Assess and document business value propositions and maintain focus on them throughout business improvement project execution.
Build partnerships with customers and business partners to identify and represent stakeholder needs and encourage improved business analysis practices.
Establish and document business processes.
Set up project and work breakdown structures.
Track project budgets and expenditures, and monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.
Drive collaboration on project teams and engage project leaders, sponsors, and key stakeholders to support optimum business value delivery.
Mentor and serve as a role model for other analysts.