Senior Consultant - Business Systems Analyst

The Gunter Group•Nashville, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead business systems workstreams within client engagements by bringing structure to complex, ambiguous problems, shaping solution approaches, and translating business needs into practical, scalable system and process solutions, with the technical depth to guide system design, data, and integration decisions. At The Gunter Group (TGG), we are a people-first management consulting firm and proud 20-time workplace award winner. We build trusted partnerships with our clients by working alongside their teams. Together, we deliver practical solutions and lasting impact across strategy, execution, people, and technology. We show up ready to roll up our sleeves, solve complex problems, and make a real difference together. As a Senior Consultant – Business Systems Analyst at The Gunter Group, you lead business systems workstreams and bring structure to complex, ambiguous challenges. You partner with stakeholders to define problems, shape solution approaches, and guide delivery across systems, processes, and data, ensuring outcomes are practical, scalable, and aligned with client needs.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in business systems analysis or a related field, including consulting or client-facing experience
Proven ability to lead workstreams and bring structure to complex, ambiguous problems
Experience leading requirements efforts and shaping solution approaches across business and technical stakeholders
Strong process analysis and system design capabilities, with the ability to connect business needs to scalable solutions
Technical proficiency, including strong SQL skills and the ability to engage in discussions on system architecture, integrations, and data models
Experience partnering with engineers to deliver solutions, navigate tradeoffs, and troubleshoot issues across systems and data
Exceptionally strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple levels
Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams and mentor others within engagements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tools such as data visualization platforms, cloud environments, or scripting languages is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of business systems within client engagements or workstreams
Bring structure to highly ambiguous challenges by defining scope, approach, and solution direction
Lead requirements strategy, including stakeholder interviews, workshops, and documentation
Translate business needs into clear technical requirements, user stories, and system designs
Own and drive key artifacts such as process maps, requirements, system specifications, and data/interface definitions
Analyze and redesign business processes and systems to improve efficiency, scalability, and alignment with business goals
Define future-state processes and system approaches in partnership with business and technical stakeholders
Shape how data is used to inform decisions, validate solutions, and identify risks or opportunities
Guide understanding of how data moves across systems, including integrations, transformations, and dependencies
Partner with technical teams to guide solution design, including system architecture, data models, and integration approaches
Lead solution tradeoff discussions, balancing business needs, technical constraints, and delivery timelines
Oversee testing and validation efforts, including UAT strategy and execution
Lead and coordinate debugging, testing, and deployment of solutions, including participation in code quality processes and issue triage across systems
Ensure delivered solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with intended outcomes
Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders, including senior leaders
Facilitate alignment across business and technical teams, especially in complex or conflicting situations
Communicate complex concepts clearly and influence decisions at multiple levels of the organization
Operate effectively within consulting engagements, balancing client needs, timelines, and evolving priorities
Mentor and support junior consultants and analysts within engagements
Collaborate with TGG consultants and leadership to deliver high-quality client service