What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst II, Information Distribution and Scheduling position at PBS?
Position Title :
Business Analyst II, Information Distribution and Scheduling
Department :
Enterprise Metadata Management
Corporate Area :
Technology & Operations
Status :
Regular, Full time Exempt
Manager Title :
Director, Information Distribution & Scheduling
Position Overview :
The Business Analyst II, Information Distribution and Scheduling is responsible for helping business partners implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of a product, project or program, and communicating them clearly to teams. Business Analyst II provides general analytical support across the IT organization, and therefore should understand key business processes, key business drivers, as well as short and long-term strategies and related technologies. During development, he / she deals with issues and questions, while providing support in implementing required changes. The Business Analyst III also performs user testing and supports quality efforts.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :
Aligns technology solutions with business strategies comprised of moderate to complex business processes.
Establishes a strong, positive relationship with business units and Product Managers to identify and document business requirements.
Prioritizes business line demands conducts and participates in planning and prioritization meetings with business representatives; develops a prioritized list of project work including software modifications, report requests, and other business system-related development work to reflect the priorities of the organization.
Acts as a facilitator within all phases of the application lifecycle except development to assist the collective effort of business units towards their objectives.
Ensures accurate translation of business requirements into functionality.
Collaborates with product or project teams, business partners and IT leaders, and often leads planning efforts related to their work.
Manages ambiguity and creates accurate project effort estimates.
Recognizes the implications of business strategy changes and effectively engages project stakeholders.
Develops training materials or process documentation; Supports and trains staff and business partners
Investigates, resolves, and escalates problems and serves as escalation point for others.
Supports Scrum Master during application implementation.
Requirements for success :
5 or more years of relevant experience, including :
Experience in requirements gathering process for IT systems
Experience In working closely with engineering, quality assurance, and customer support teams
Experience in data migration and Integration
Experience with relational databases, and writing queries
Experience with reporting, SSRS or Power BI
Experience developing support materials, including SOPs and Help Guides
Experience leading joint application sessions (JAD)
Experience with tracking risks and changes
Bachelor's degree in technology-related field
Professional certification in Business Analysis (PBI) or any relevant certifications preferred
SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Strong understanding of best practices in business process re-engineering, user experience, and risk management
Demonstrated knowledge of one or more agile software development methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical / complex information both verbally and in writing
Possess a "can-do" style and a demonstrated interest in understanding the business
Effective time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and respond to emergency situations effectively
Strong leadership skills coupled with a drive to move assigned projects quickly
Ability to work well both independently and in team, establishing and maintaining cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility
Ability to function and to adapt to new goals, practices, etc. within a dynamic work environment
Proactively stays current in requisite skills within job scope, and incorporates knowledge and other feedback into work
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
