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Responsible for participating in the analysis of business processes, application requirements, development of detail project specifications, and the development and implementation of major business initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Analysis & Presentation
* Develops business insights based on analysis of results, and communicate key findings to various members of management to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
* Assists in the development of measurement processes/methods for assessing progress towards goals and project outcomes.
* Leads efforts to define business and systems requirements including documenting processes, business requirements and resulting technology needs.
* Prepares reports, performs analyses, and evaluates opportunities.
* Develops polished executive-level presentations and confidently delivers the information to internal business associates and external clients in a clear and concise fashion.
* Assists in identifying best practices through a review of processes.
* Establishes and maintains relationships with various departments.
Project Management
* Gathers appropriate resources to complete assigned projects on time and within budget.
* Escalates obstacles/issues to meeting timelines and deliverables.
* Reports project status according to prescribed timelines for a given project.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT or directly related field.
Experience:
* Four (4) years’ experience as a Business Analyst.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Communicates effectively in both written and oral
* Knowledge in operational business processes and systems
* Proficient in various software programs, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
* Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and processes
* Good leadership, inter-personal and motivational skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills with all levels of management, end-users and peers
* Understanding of databases, logic views, query tools, and standard file layouts for conversions and interfaces
WORK CONDITIONS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
* Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions
* Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
* Standard business dress is required
Work Postures
When considering the work postures associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
* Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
Physical Demands
When considering the physical demands associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
* Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
Work Hours
When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
* Working a number of evenings every month
Postal Code: 77019
Category (Portal Searching): Information Technology
Job Location: US-TX - Houston
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What We Do
Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America’s leading provider of death care products and services. As of September 30, 2016, SCI operates 1,531 funeral service locations and 471 cemeteries (including 262 combination locations), which are geographically diversified across 45 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Through its businesses, SCI markets the Dignity Memorial® brand which offers assurance of quality, value, caring service and exceptional customer satisfaction. In January 2016, SCI was presented with the J.D. Power President’s Award in recognition of an ongoing dedication to service excellence including quality improvement, customer satisfaction and the development of enduring client relationships. For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit www.sci-corp.com. For more information about Dignity Memorial, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com. As used herein, “SCI” or the “Company” refers to Service Corporation International and all of its affiliated companies.
