Business Systems Analyst (Contract)

Ryan Specialty•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Business Systems Analyst bridges IT and business functions by using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and provide data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. The role documents project objectives and business needs, evaluates systems and processes for improvement or automation, and works with stakeholders and project leaders to define scope and vision. It also supports implementation through data analysis, testing, user training, and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business Administration.
At least 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), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), or Agile Analysis Certification (AAC).

Responsibilities

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