Business Analyst – Data Strategy and Internal Systems Integration (Senior)

Job Title: Business Analyst – Data Strategy and Internal Systems Integration (Senior)

Location: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Hybrid Working Model)

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 12 Months, Parttime requiring 2 to 3 days /week

Introduction & Information About Our Client

Our client is responsible for the provision and management of lighthouses and other aids to navigation around the Island of Ireland and its surrounding seas. Its responsibilities also include overseeing navigation aids in ports and harbours, as well as identifying, marking and removing wrecks that may pose a risk to safe navigation.

The organisation's mission is to ensure safe navigation at sea by providing reliable, efficient and cost-effective maritime and navigation services.

Nature of the Services Required

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the implementation of its Data Strategy. The role will involve working with business and functional teams to identify, analyse and document requirements relating to business processes, data, internal systems, integrations, reports and dashboards.

The Business Analyst will help improve data quality, establish clear data ownership, reduce duplication, strengthen data governance and support better integration and use of information across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with stakeholders to understand business needs and gather requirements.
  
• Reviewing and documenting existing business processes, systems and data flows.
  
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, data management and system efficiency.
  
• Supporting data audits, data cataloguing and the development of a Data Asset Register.
  
• Identifying requirements for system enhancements, automation and integration.
  
• Supporting the development of reports and dashboards to improve operational and management reporting.
  
• Translating business needs into clear, prioritised functional requirements and recommendations.
  

Mandatory Requirements (Pass / Fail): Candidates MUST meet ALL of the following:

Experience: It is a mandatory requirement that the Resource proposed has the equivalent of: 

·         At least seven years’ experience in a Business Analyst or similar role.  

·         Evidence of at least two relevant assignments involving data strategy, systems integration/change, digital transformation, workflow improvement, reporting improvement or data-related requirements gathering.  

·         Demonstrated ability to produce structured business requirements, process maps, data flow documentation and acceptance criteria.  

·         Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and engaging business and technical users.  

·         Experience documenting requirements for systems, reports, dashboards, integrations or data quality improvements.  

·         Strong written communication skills and ability to produce documentation for formal review, approval, procurement and handover.  

Availability: Looking for a start in November or at the earliest

Qualifications: It is a mandatory requirement, that the Resource proposed hold the following qualifications or equivalents: 

·         A recognised third-level qualification at Level 8 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, or equivalent, in Business Information Systems, Information Management, Data Management, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Digital Transformation or a related discipline. 

·         Alternatively, candidates without a Level 8 qualification may be considered where they can demonstrate substantial relevant professional experience and an internationally recognised business-analysis qualification. 

Language Requirement

·         Fluent English language skills

Key Deliverable:

The following non-exhaustive list of Key Deliverables are applicable to this Role.  

·         Confirmed business and data requirements documentation for system changes, automation, rationalisation, integrations, reports and dashboards, including data fields, definitions, ownership, stewardship, quality, validation, access, security, retention and maintenance requirements.  

·         Requirements traceability matrix linking requirements to Data Strategy outcomes, business objectives, risks, benefits and proposed system changes.  

·         Prioritised backlog of requirements, using Mandatory, Required and Desired categorisation where appropriate.  

·         Inputs to the Data Asset Register, identifying critical datasets, repositories, owners, users, systems and known quality issues.  

·         Risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies log relating to data, process and system change.  

·         Future-state process descriptions aligned with the Data Strategy and improved data management practice.  

·         User acceptance testing scenarios, acceptance criteria and handover documentation to support design, development, procurement, implementation and BAU ownership.

Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets:

The following Experience/Competencies/Skillsets are applicable to this Role. 

Ø  Demonstrable Business Analyst experience in data strategy, systems change, digital transformation, data improvement, process improvement or workflow automation projects.  

1.       Strong ability to engage business users and translate operational needs into clear, structured and testable requirements.  

2.       Experience documenting business processes, data flows, user journeys, business rules, system requirements and reporting requirements.  

3.       Understanding of data management principles, including ownership, stewardship, quality, metadata, governance, lifecycle management, reporting and information asset management.  

4.       Experience supporting data audits, catalogues, information asset registers or similar data discovery activities would be advantageous.  

5.       Experience with internal business systems, databases, reporting tools, workflow systems, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Power BI and SQL-based systems.  

6.       Ability to bridge operational requirements, data governance and technical delivery for both business and technical stakeholders.  

7.       Strong facilitation, interviewing, analytical, documentation and communication skills.  

Ø  Experience in a public sector, semi-state, local authority, regulatory, maritime, infrastructure or operationally complex environment, and knowledge of change management, benefits realisation, user adoption, training and knowledge transfer, would be desirable.