Business Systems Analyst III NA

Robert Half • San Ramon, CA

4d • $94,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Robert Half is seeking an ambitious and talented Business Systems Analyst III to join our innovated Front Office Technology Group. A successful BSA III candidate will analyze business problems to be solved with automated solutions, processes and procedures. In the role, they will provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user and system requirements. Create specifications for systems to meet business requirements. They may configure system settings and options, plan & execute unit, integration & acceptance testing, and create specifications for systems to meet business requirements. The BSA III may provide consultation to users in the area of automated systems. May lead cross-functional linked teams to address business or systems issues.

The BSA III will review design proposals and provide feedback on alignment with business requirements. Ensure application systems are aligned with user needs, objectives, process, and overall business strategies. Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results on new or special assignments. They will provide consultation on complex projects and be a top-level contributor/specialist. Major contributor for the establishment/review of department delivery policies and procedures. Provide guidance to other BSA resources as a SME and/or project lead.

The Business Systems Analyst III will apply wide-ranging experience and knowledge of professional concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Guide implementation of new business processes to support system changes. Ensure integrated system and production support is in place. They will oversee and provide guidance to BSAs and business partners in all day-to-day application and production issues.

The BSA III will develop systems implementation strategy in partnership with key business stakeholders. Create and/or orchestrate project plans for the entire development lifecycle, including maintenance planning. Ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective implementation of all systems. Various aspects of change management for user community. They chronicle, lead reviews, and obtain formal approval from business owners, DEV, and QA on extensively detailed functional requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, other technical training in business, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of business functional area experience specifically in ERP General Ledger systems.
• MS Office Suite, PeopleSoft functional training, Security administration, strong SQL knowledge, complete SDLC experience, Java / .Net experience.
• SMLE level of business acumen in multiple functional areas, with expertise in a minimum of one area.
• Extensive in-depth knowledge of multiple enterprise applications.
• Various system development and project management methodologies (OO, PMI).
• Understanding of the technical architecture of the business applications and platforms.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users.
• Ability to communicate business process to technical resources.
• Ability to create complex process flow diagrams or flowcharts that demonstrate business or system process flow.
• Ability to gather requirements effectively; document requirements and confirm observations with business owners.
• Ability to perform fit/gap analysis based on requirements.
• Ability to create detailed and thorough test plans for medium-sized initiatives.
• Knowledge of business systems software and software development lifecycle.
• Ability to write complex queries and reports.
• Ability to develop a project plan, meeting established deliverables and timelines.
• Ability to provide guidance to lower-level personnel and conduct training.
• Ability to conduct meetings, gather information and present status.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business problems to be solved with automated solutions, processes and procedures.
• Provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user and system requirements.
• Create specifications for systems to meet business requirements.
• Configure system settings and options.
• Plan & execute unit, integration & acceptance testing.
• Provide consultation to users in the area of automated systems.
• Lead cross-functional linked teams to address business or systems issues.
• Review design proposals and provide feedback on alignment with business requirements.
• Ensure application systems are aligned with user needs, objectives, process, and overall business strategies.
• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results on new or special assignments.
• Provide consultation on complex projects and be a top-level contributor/specialist.
• Contribute to the establishment/review of department delivery policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to other BSA resources as a SME and/or project lead.
• Apply wide-ranging experience and knowledge of professional concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Guide implementation of new business processes to support system changes.
• Ensure integrated system and production support is in place.
• Oversee and provide guidance to BSAs and business partners in all day-to-day application and production issues.
• Develop systems implementation strategy in partnership with key business stakeholders.
• Create and/or orchestrate project plans for the entire development lifecycle, including maintenance planning.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective implementation of all systems.
• Manage various aspects of change management for user community.
• Chronicle, lead reviews, and obtain formal approval from business owners, DEV, and QA on extensively detailed functional requirements.

Benefits

• Group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
• Life and accident insurance
• Adoption and fertility assistance
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
• Short/long term disability
• Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time (up to 17 days per calendar year)
• Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior