Blue Star Partners LLC is hiring: Business Analyst - A in Maple Grove

Job Title: Business Analyst - A
Location: Maple Grove, MN – Onsite – Local candidates only
Period: 07/29/2024 to 06/27/2025, with possibility of extension
Hours/Week: 40 hours (Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half)
Rate: $25 - $28/hour
Contract Type: W-2 only

Scope of Services:

The Business Analyst will be a part of the the Product Technology group and will be working in a SOC2, ISO27001, and highly sensitive and secure environment providing platforms and services that Company business partners can leverage to enable connected products (IoT) as well as product customers and clinicians.

The primary focus of this position is to help improve processes and systems by assessing current performance and identifying areas for improvement, and designing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. You will work with stakeholders to set goals, develop data collection practices, and analyze current processes. You will then use findings to create plans for improvement and communicate those plans to stakeholders.

Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Evaluating processes: Conduct gap analyses to determine the difference between current and desired state, and develop strategies to bridge the gap.
• Identifying issues and areas for improvement in current business processes
• Recommending changes: Suggesting new systems or procedures to improve the organization
• Analyzing data: Collecting, manipulating, and analyzing data from various sources to identify trends and patterns
• Preparing reports: Creating visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders
• Collaborating: Working with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions

Projects:

• Development of BU Platform delivery SOP with inputs from SQA resource
• Quality Program - DevOps - Plan and implement an approved quality plan for Prod Tech that aligns with BTS quality standards
• Assisting with a path forward for technical roadmap standardization across Product Technology, tying budget, roadmaps & capacity together in a more unified and visible way
• Optimization of our Service Catalog, mapping functional requirements to technical requirements and publishing documentation externally for our Business partners
• Evaluating, designing, and implementing a new Intake Process for BU deliverables

Education & Experience:

• 1-3 Years of experience as a business analyst, project manager or similar role in an IT function
• 1-3 years of experience in Medical Device and/or highly regulated industries
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong documentation and presentation skills
• Thrives under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks
• Experience with software development best practices and knowledgeable in CI/CD
• Experience using Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with the SDLC