What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst (only W2) position at Alpha Net?
Opening: Business Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 12 months
Client: Walgreens / Randstad
Job Description
Summary: The main function of an business systems analyst is to analyze science, engineering, business and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. A typical business systems analyst is responsible for analyzing user requirements, procedures and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow and scheduling limitations.
Job Responsibilities:
* Gather requirements from business units and translate those to programmers and developers.
* Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs.
* Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.*
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
* Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
* Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
* Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
* Gather requirements from business units and translate those to programmers and developers.
* Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs.
* Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.*
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
* Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
* Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
* Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Skills:
* Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage one?s time
.* Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
* Knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of drawings and models.
* Knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.
* Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage one?s time
.* Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
* Knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of drawings and models.
* Knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.
Education/Experience:* Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.* 5-7 years experience required.
