Senior Business Analyst

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

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The Sr. Business Analyst I will fill the role of preparing requirements for projects and products so that the Software Development team can develop accordingly. This will require the coordination of the software development team, documentation team, and interfacing with the lottery customer confirming requirements and specification in an effort to provide an agreement of requested services through the Quality Control testing efforts not only with the development team but the lottery as well. 

Job Functions:

• Schedule review of requirements and specifications with the customer with the goal to obtain sign off.
• Interface with Software development, technical services, network, documentation, training, departments to keep apprise of functionality especially as required for proposal and specification writing.
• Create System Requirement Specifications for the Lottery identifying business reasons for software processing requirements.
• Ability to oversee preparation for and potentially manage user acceptance testing of new and/or improved software where required.
• Apply a structured methodology to ensure requirements, documentation and solutions are in line with best practice principles.
• Use change management best practices process adopted by NASPL to manage projects.
• Gather and author technical specification requirements for new software.
• Produce detailed, high quality documentation including business requirements, functional specifications and process maps.
• Prepare estimates for implementation efforts.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing as appropriate.
• Evaluate software change requests.
• Ensure continued training and education in the latest technology, techniques and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Information Systems or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of Business Analysis experience.
• Experience with the development of all aspects of the system implementation including, but not limited to, gathering requirements, design, development, testing and support.
• Experience with Architecture, System Design, Configuration, Customization, Integration and Testing, Production Cutover and Support.
• Use case creation and application.
• Experience with gap analysis and strategic roadmap/blueprint development.
• Experience with large Full Life Cycle (FLC) project implementation.
• Knowledge and experience in product promotions, hardware and systems software, and process flows.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems.
• Working knowledge of SQL and SQL Server.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Communicate technical topics to all levels of employees and customers
• Project management capabilities.
• Requires strong computer skills and proficiency in computer server level hardware and operating systems.
• Strongly prefer a CCBA certification or similar credential.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment on multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Willingness to learn new tools, complex concepts and processes
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong customer service orientation

Educational Requirements and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Information Systems or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of Business Analysis experience

Work Conditions

Scientific Games Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses.   As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.   In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. 
 

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