Business Systems Analyst (Contract)

Ryan Specialty • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Business Systems Analyst bridges IT and the business by using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. The role documents project objectives and system needs, analyzes business systems and processes for improvement or automation, and elicits, analyzes, specifies, and validates stakeholder requirements. The analyst collaborates with project managers and sponsors to define project scope and vision, conducts analysis to support decisions and process improvement, and develops and executes test plans. The position also provides user training and support, prepares user manuals as needed, and documents requirements, scope, and objectives to align systems with business strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business Administration.
• A minimum of 6 months of related experience.
• Data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, software applications, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Effective communication, interpersonal, attention-to-detail, decision-making, problem-solving, and continuous-learning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certified of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA), or Agile Analysis Certification (AAC).

Responsibilities

• Understand and document project business objectives and identify the needs that the system must meet.
• Analyze business systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement or automation.
• Elicit, analyze, specify, and validate the business needs of customers, end users, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers and project sponsors to determine project scope and vision.
• Conduct data analysis to support business decision-making and business process improvement.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure business requirements and functional specifications are implemented properly.
• Provide training and support to users, and write user manuals as needed.
• Document requirements, define scope and objectives, and formulate systems that parallel overall business strategies.

Benefits

• Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Mental health services.
• A comprehensive benefits package intended to support employees’ and their family members’ physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level