Business Analyst Job at Chumash Enterprises in Santa Ynez

Overview Under the direction and in partnership with the Project Manager(s), the Business Analyst actively contributes to project delivery by producing key project deliverables (requirements documents, process flow documents, use case capture, testing design/documentation/execution) and applies a customer focused approach to meeting the needs of the project team. Responsibilities Supports and disseminates project management processes and methodologies as defined by Project Manager, contributes to delivery of projects within timeline, budget, and scope definitions, adheres to quality standards and manages customer expectations through application of interpersonal skills. Responsible for Quality Assurance, the Testing Plan and Testing Execution performance. Assists in formulating key project deliverables including project plans, schedules, communications planning as needed for the timely completion of projects. Analyzes business partners' operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses, determines opportunities to streamline processes/functions, and helps to identify the most effective solutions. Serves as liaison between the project team and department team members involved in project with respect to training, testing and eventual management of the output of the project. Responsible for completing assigned deliverables in a timely manner and with a high degree of autonomy and proficiency. Partners with the Project Manager and the project team in developing and maintaining understanding and buy-in from staff on the project outcomes and according changes. Develops and administers technical details and documentation for the assigned project. Uses metrics/reporting outputs to demonstrate progress and provides concise overviews to Project Manager for use in sequencing of activities. Able to successfully elicit and document functional and non-functional requirements from project sponsors/team members. Upholds and contributes to a work environment which promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration, while modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or GED certificate. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience. Specific training and/or equivalent experience in an industry accepted certifications business analysis discipline (certification such as ECBA, CCBA, CBAP a plus). Three years of Business Analytics experience required. Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency. Native American hiring preference applies. Organizational Awareness: Displays knowledge of systems structures and operations, situations, procedures; awareness of cultures inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization. Strategic Thinking: Processes complex information into key activities, exercises sound judgment, considers the current project environment/issues/key players, and levels of authority involved. Proposes courses of action that further the objectives, priorities, and vision of the organization. Conceptual Thinking: Understands a given situation or problem by combining information that is readily available; identifies patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related; identifies key or underlying issues in complex situations. Oral Communication: Clear expression of ideas and information in an interpersonal project environment and shows skill in presenting to an in-person group. Written Communication: Clearly express ideas, findings, and opinions in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct project documentation; utilizes language and terminology that is understandable for project stakeholders and end users. Data Gathering and Analytics: Collecting, consolidating, and using relevant information; recognizing vital information; tracing potential causes of problems, and searching for practical data solutions. Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working. Location 3400 Highway 246 Minimum Pay Rate $73,090 annually Maximum Pay Rate $91,363 annually