Business Analyst
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for analyzing business operations and recommending solutions to align individual business functions with organizational goals. This role requires understanding of the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and recommends solutions to improve general business processes and planning. This position can collaborate with one or several business units or functions.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with business stakeholders analyze business operations and recommend solutions to align individual business functions with organizational goals.
Work with Octane to manage user stories, requirements.
Understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and recommend solutions to improve general business processes and planning.
Compile, analyze, interpret, and present data related to current and future operation.
Create reports, charts, graphs and presentations to aid in proposing new strategies for successful business changes.
Develop project estimates by identifying phases and elements, personnel requirements, and costs.
Analyze external market dynamics and other data sources to assess trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management, via understanding of the business model and the information available for analysis.
May make recommendations for solutions or improvements that can be accomplished through new technology or alternative uses of existing technology.
Perform other duties as requested.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to quickly identify business problems/opportunities
Ability to be the liaison between technical groups and the business
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
Ability to lead effective requirement elicitation sessions
Ability to write requirements that are clear, concise, testable and can be interpreted by development teams
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to adapt to the organization's documentation standards
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Basic understanding of system architecture: databases, applications, web services, network structures
Basic knowledge of PowerPoint, Chalk, Octane and Jira applications
Comprehensive knowledge of software applications such as Word, Excel, etc.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Business analysis or related experience - 2+
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)
Used to construct process flows to clearly show impact of project (as-is and to-be flows)
Previous telecommunications experience as an analyst or in a similar role
Business Analyst Certification such as CBAP or CCBA
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment BGN332 323790 323790BR