Job Description

The Business Analyst is primarily a project focused resource who advocates and supports business process improvement efforts across the business or agency. Key responsibilities of this role are to understand the technology mix, stay apprised of trends in business technology, and make recommendations on how the organization may become more efficient and effective. The Business Analyst will participate in efforts that are business related and may be technical as well, and will require cross-functional knowledge. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in applying common best practices for the industry to the customer using a knowledge base to create conceptual business models and to identify relevant issues and considerations in selecting application software packages.
• Assess the operational and functional baseline of an organization and its organizational components, and help to define the direction and strategy for an engagement while ensuring the organizational needs are being addressed. Typical areas addressed include Human Resources, Finance, Supply, and operations.
• Identify information technology inadequacies and/or deficiencies that affect the functional area's ability to support/meet organizational goals.
• Generate functional area strategies for enhanced IT operations in a cross-functional area mode throughout the organization.
• Participate in account strategy sessions, strategic assessments and design reviews to validate enterprise approach and associated work products, such as ERP implementations coordinating the resolution of highly complex problems and tasks.

MUST BE US CITIZEN AND HAVE A PUBLC TRUST CLEARANCE

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.

 SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to perform data and business process analysis
• Must perform in a fast-paced environment where priorities and assignments change quickly
• Must be a collaborative individual who can work effectively with people of various cultures
• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player
• An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills
• Strong professional, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated cross-functional team collaboration skills in a rapidly changing, high intensity, mission-oriented work environment
• Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills
• Enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment
• Expert level knowledge and use of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of six years of experience in related field
• Prefer eight to ten years of experience