Business Analyst V

Elyon International•Portland, OR

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 that support divisional strategic goals and align with corporate strategy. This position works on complex assignments, including enterprise-wide work, and helps deliver business value through analysis, collaboration, and project support. The analyst may define procedures or identify innovative approaches to analytical tasks, drive collaboration on project teams, influence decision-making, and engage with project leaders, sponsors, and key stakeholders. The role also contributes to the development of the Business Analysis Practice and Framework, including writing and updating business cases, and regularly mentors and serves as a role model for other analysts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
10 or more 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 work on complex assignments, define procedures or identify innovative analytical approaches, and influence decision-making.

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 is desirable.
Certification in Process or Performance Management is desirable.
Certification in Quality Assurance/Testing is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist or lead identification and clarification of innovative business solutions aligned with divisional 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 value throughout business improvement projects.
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 stakeholders to support optimal business value delivery.
Mentor and serve as a role model for other analysts.