Business System Analysis - Platform+ Applications

Vizio Group • Dakota Dunes, SD

288d • $84,000 - $156,000

About The Position

As the Business Systems Analyst - Platform+ Applications within VIZIO's Information Technology team, this individual plays a critical role working closely with the business and across the Information Technology organization defining, delivering, monitoring, and supporting IT business solutions and supporting roadmaps. In summary this position: provides cost effective business financial systems and applications analysis in support of the development and implementation of business applications; includes evaluation, analysis, documentation of requirements, translation into proper system requirement specifications and configuration; formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both end-user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems, applications, and industry requirements. Operates as a liaison between technical personnel and the appropriate end-user department; evaluates and translates end user needs and problems to technical associates and/or vendors where appropriate; understands the business implications of technical solutions, and assists in defining, testing and documenting the technology solutions to support any future business needs; teaches end users new technology and enhancements using all appropriate communication tools as well as providing support for existing system.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Business Management/Information Systems or a relevant field and 2 years relevant experience; or Graduate degree in Business Management/Information Systems or a relevant field and 1-year relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of system development methodology, project management, analytical/problem solving skills and relevant business and technology skills.
• In-depth disciplinary knowledge; leverages business acumen and subject matter expertise.
• Provides deep subject matter expertise, advice, and program delivery.
• Contributes to the development of new techniques and plans within area of expertise.
• In-depth understanding of the company's goals, customer requirements and knowledge of competitor practices.
• Thorough understanding of the company's business priorities, strategy, and direction.
• Thorough understanding and management of customer business needs and expectations.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to put into practice commonly used SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.).
• Business systems process knowledge within the consumer goods or services management and Digital Smart TV platforms business management.
• Finance and Accounting process knowledge and experiences a plus.
• Platform+ Advertising management and data analysis a plus.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Working knowledge in Project Management - Jira Software, Confluence, Microsoft MS SQL, SharePoint, OneDrive, Data Integration, Data Analysis.
• Scrum Master certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefits analyses to align information technology solutions with business initiatives.
• Works with business users to define and analyze problems and priorities and align the most appropriate technical, application or configuration solutions.
• Solicits, develops, documents, and manages requirements and provides detailed design and business rules to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle up to and through change control management.
• Considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment.
• Reviews system test plans and system tests modules before implementation.
• Creates, reviews and delivers end-user documentation (user guide, process flow charts, and training materials) and training for accuracy.
• Works with the user to select or create appropriate scenarios to test all results to determine whether system changes meet the project specifications; uses scenarios to assist the end user in acceptance testing.
• In upgrades, monitors production performance enhancements and system integrity with end-users.
• Develops detailed implementation and upgrade project plans in conjunction with other account team associates.
• Ensures that documentation is updated when change requests are approved for the project.
• Collaborates with project manager to manage and monitor project activities.
• Liaises with internal or external technical team to deliver the product or service.
• Provides advanced input on processes, procedures, or new approaches.
• Provides oversight and direction to less experienced Business Systems Analysts.
• Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other business systems analysts.
• Coaches, motivates, and guides team members.
• Utilizes best practice processes around work assignments, project management, and quality of output while maximizing overall team performance.
• Builds relationships with customers to improve services and ensure service levels are being met.
• Has full functional knowledge of area of responsibility.
• Competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implication of the application of technology to the current and future business environment.
• Creates business process flow charts for customer and technical review.
• Creates communication plans (correspondence, presentations, and other materials) for knowledge transfer to others.
• Supports multiple application areas, functions, or processes.
• Provides informal mentoring to less experienced colleagues.
• Manages critical projects, customer engagements or business processes.
• Leads critical projects, customer engagements or business processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus.
• Equity.
• Medical, dental, vision and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree