Business Systems Analyst in Phoenix, AZ - (Contract)

Information Security Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols
• Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
• Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information

Primary Responsibilities

• Advocate for business clients throughout the solution development lifecycle, including initiation, analysis, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases. 
• Conduct complex analysis to identify core business issues and map potential solutions. 
• Develop business cases that define needs, methods, and benefits of proposed solutions. 
• Translate business needs into detailed requirements to guide solution development. 
• Creates user stories and collaborates closely with the development team to refine solution designs and ensure successful outcomes. 
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to the requirements document. 
• Resolve conflicts stemming from technical deviations from agreed requirements. 
• Partner with the testing team to ensure that all issues are identified and resolved before rollout. 
• Evaluate user interactions with the solution during implementation, making modifications as necessary. 

Required Qualifications

Education: 
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Information Systems, or a related field. 
Experience: 
• Ten (10) years of experience in business/systems analysis or a related field. 
Key Skills: 
• Strong leadership skills. 
• Excellent Communication 
• Proficiency in Jira. 
Certifications (Preferred): 
• Business Analyst (BA) certification. 
Preferred Qualifications 
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a closely related degree. 
• Prefer technical background and some PM experience

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Proficiency in JIRA  
• Ability to create user stories & acceptance criteria in the required tool 
• Strong project management skills. 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines under pressure. 
• Strong analytical and data research abilities. 
• Capable of adapting to new systems and technologies as needed. 
• A proactive work ethic and self-motivation to excel in a team environment.