Lead IT Business Systems Analyst

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead IT Business Systems Analyst facilitates and gathers business and functional requirements and supports systems, services, and applications that help drive business decisions and outcomes. The lead-level analyst mentors less experienced team members and may represent the business as a Product Owner. The role acts as a liaison between IT capabilities and business objectives, analyzing business needs and recommending process or system solutions. It may involve leading or training teams, serving as an Implementation Manager or Product Owner, and collaborating with teams to prioritize work and assess impacts and risks. The analyst may also facilitate agile ceremonies or support the Scrum Master role in collaboration with the Product Owner. The position is based in an office environment. Work outside normal business hours may be required based on priorities and deliverables, and occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an IT or business discipline, or equivalent education or experience.
Eight years of experience in business systems analysis.
Excellent written and oral communication and business partnering skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve and explain complex issues to business partners, team members, and management.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Results-oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities within deadlines.
Ability to quickly grasp technology concepts.

Nice To Haves

Financial services industry experience.
Knowledge or experience in SDLC (Agile or Waterfall).
Team lead experience.

Responsibilities

Act as the liaison between IT capabilities and business objectives to facilitate, manage, and prioritize improvements through process or system solutions.
Conduct in-depth analysis and recommend solutions that align IT and business initiatives; document or review work for completeness and accuracy.
Mentor and transfer knowledge to less experienced team members on processes, applications, and methodologies.
Quantify business opportunities and develop formal recommendations for management.
Adhere to SDLC and project methodologies; may lead or train a team.
Act as a change agent and subject matter expert, assess change requests against efficient resolutions, and communicate decisions and information to teams, management, and stakeholders.
May act as Implementation Manager or Product Owner, align strategic direction, collaborate with and direct teams to prioritize work, and assess impacts and risks.
May facilitate or participate in agile ceremonies or support or act as Scrum Master in collaboration with the Product Owner.
Conduct peer reviews of requirements, user stories, test plans, and related work; may serve as subject matter expert to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Oversee and assist with requirements documentation completed by the team.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Bonus for eligible employees.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year, typically mirroring NYSE holidays.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
Paid parental leave of fifteen days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, adoption placement, or foster care placement.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-Up Care Program.
PTO for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee Recognition Program.
Referral bonus programs.