Business Applications Analyst (2044)
About The Position
Assist with the analysis and assessment of existing systems and identify business, organizational, and operational needs. Support the design, development, and implementation of systems that enhance business functions, processes, and programs. The analyst evaluates departmental IT activities and resource use; conducts feasibility studies and prepares business cases and project proposals; and supports IT as the department’s client throughout business-system design and implementation. The role also develops user manuals and implementation documentation, prepares conversion and user-installation plans, and advises departmental functions on performance reviews, accountability reporting, and procedural changes related to IT systems. The position works closely with business-system users, team leads, IT systems analysts, process consultants, application vendors, and Saudi Aramco. It analyzes system behavior and requirements, validates developed modules, addresses system issues and bug fixes, and communicates implementation expectations. The analyst also assesses business functions and output requirements, recommends improvements to procedures, specifies new computer programs, conducts assigned special studies, and participates in projects as directed by the Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business and management, Management Information Systems, Computer and Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate business processes and systems.
- Proficiency with various business analysis tools and technologies.
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interaction and clear communication of technical information.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and proposing solutions.
- Collaborative skills to work with business-system users, team leads, and IT systems analysts.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Diversified experience in computer systems analysis and/or systems engineering.
- Experience conducting feasibility studies, business cases, and project proposal reports.
- Ability to create comprehensive documentation, including user manuals and reports.
- Ability to support IT during business-system design and implementation phases.
Nice To Haves
- In-depth ability to analyze system behavior, including input and expected output.
- At least 2 years of experience in the specialized field.
- Knowledge of project management related to business-systems initiatives.
- Experience advising on performance review details and accountability reporting related to IT systems.
- Experience communicating with process consultants, application vendors, and external partners.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop risk-management strategies.
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks related to business systems.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and review departmental IT activities, optimizing resource utilization and funds allocated for IT services.
- Conduct feasibility studies, business cases, and project proposal reports, and deliver final reports to department management.
- Oversee business-system design and implementation phases, supporting IT as the department client.
- Develop user manuals and related documentation for business-system implementations.
- Represent the department and maintain ongoing liaison with the relevant Data Processing Organization (IT or PCD).
- Advise departmental functions on performance review details, accountability reporting, and procedural changes involving IT systems, including trading, accounting, HR, and population statistics.
- Prepare conversion plans and user-installation plans for the applicable organization.
- Work with business-system users and team leads to analyze system issues and support effective implementation in light of current business processes and upcoming changes.
- Analyze system behavior in depth, comparing current input with expected output; communicate requirements and validate developed modules with IT systems analysts.
- Collaborate with process consultants, application vendors, and Saudi Aramco, sharing the IT perspective and communicating implementation expectations in relation to current processes and company direction.
- Assess business functions, gather information, and evaluate output requirements to determine operational objectives.
- Review and recommend enhancements to existing business procedures and propose new procedures when needed.
- Design new computer programs by analyzing requirements, constructing workflow charts, and writing specifications.
- Conduct special studies as assigned, perform other miscellaneous duties, and participate in projects as directed by the Manager.
- Communicate with IT Liaison representatives in other departments to exchange ideas and information.
- Report activity statuses to IT Department stakeholders and follow up on pending tasks.
- Collaborate with IT systems analysts to communicate system-change requirements, validate developed modules, and address bug fixes.
