Senior Systems Analyst

Position: IT Systems Analyst
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
12 Months contract

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Analyst to join our team. The right candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in I.T as a Analyst or equivalent role. A Senior Analyst level works fairly independently and is competent to work on the most complex projects at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis activities. This Analyst formulates or defines system scope and objectives based on user needs, devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer capacity and limitations, operating time and for of desired results. Responsible for working with multiple business areas in multi-platform environments. Monitored on project progress and results. Errors in deliverables may cause delay, expense and disruption.

• Positive attitude
• Quick learner, who can think on their feet and exercise sound judgement
• Achievement oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to multitask and manage time across multiple activities
• Demonstrated technical aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Estimate Analyst deliverables, and provide updates on progress towards those deliverables
• Document requirements, use cases, data models, systems interfaces, wireframes, and related Analyst deliverables
• Investigate defects and enhancement requests
• Analyze and compare alternative solutions, and make appropriate recommendations
• Interacts regularly with Business customers, Business Analysts, other Systems Analysts, Architects, Developers and Software vendors on the full lifecycle of multiple high-profile projects
• Experience planning and leading software production implementations and establishing post go-live activities including ongoing support.
• Create and execute detailed test scripts.
• Provide root cause analysis of operational issues and application defects.
• Provide low level analysis and design for development and maintenance of supported applications.
• Analyze new requirements and identify solution alternatives and define detailed system modifications.
• Provide leadership for small efforts and mentor junior team members
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned
• Support daily operations of diverse application portfolio.

Technical Skills:

• Database skills with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server covering DDL, DML and stored procedures.
• Familiarity with SharePoint
• SAP experience is a plus
• Operating Systems: Unix, MS Windows XP/7, MS Windows Server 2016 , Linux
• iOS-based mobile
• Cloud & Containerization - AWS, Kubernetes
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash, Kornshell

Must have skill sets

• Operating Systems: Unix, MS Windows XP/7, MS Windows Server 2016 , Linux
• Experience planning and leading software production implementations and establishing post go-live activities including ongoing support.
• Scripting in SQL, PowerShell, Bash, Kornshell
• Documentation and requirements gathering

What are the top "nice to have" skill sets?

• Familiarity with SharePoint and PowerBI
• SAP experience is a plus
• Debugging and reverse engineering
• Strong analytical ability

Pay Range: $50 - $57 Hourly
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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