Mouser Electronics is hiring: IS Business Analyst II in Mansfield

IS Business Analyst II Location MANSFIELD TEXAS Hours Needed M-F, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Requisition Number 17822 Apply Now (https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?orgMOUSER&cws40&rid17822) Title: Business AnalystLocation: Mansfield, TX.) The Business Analyst works in a fast-paced environment within Mouser's IS team and supports the delivery of global solutions across Mouser Electronics. The Business Analyst analyzes department processes, documents business requirements, recommends process improvements, and acts as the functional subject matter expert (SME) for the project and assigned business unit(s). The Business Analyst works and establishes solid relationships with stakeholders, project team members, IS Managers and Directors, Mouser Executives, and other "key" individuals throughout the organization. ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Expected to learn, develop, and maintain a strong acumen in both IS and the Mouser business and apply it to each assignment. Establish and maintain open, fluid, and timely communications with all interested parties, stakeholders, and project team members. This could include all levels from Company Executives to individual contributors. Must take initiative to spend time with all user levels. This includes formal meetings, informal meetings, side by sides, etc. Expected to send out meeting agendas in advance and distribute comprehensive meeting notes to attendees. Facilitate requirement sessions with key individuals to understand current processes, identify requirements, and business rules. Develop into an agent of change; ask questions and suggest ideas for requirements and projects. Establish a firm understanding of assigned business unit(s) and projects, including the business value behind each change. Document and assist with prioritization of functional (what) and non-functional (how) requirements to support new and existing applications. Responsible for producing wireframes, mockups, user guides, demoing new solutions or changes, validating the project meets requirements, supporting UAT, and implementation of assigned projects. Collaborates with IS Teams to validate business requirements against system functionality. Serves as the point of contact for the Business, Developers, Software Architects, and QA throughout the lifecycle of the project. Partners with Developers, QA, and Business Teams to support the development, testing, and deployment of the project. Responsible for project communication, weekly project dashboards, creating timelines, and overseeing the completion of smaller projects. Schedules and facilitates regular project prioritization sessions with assigned business unit(s). Available to work early, late and weekends when needed to fulfill assigned responsibilities. SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS Ability to quickly develop an in-depth understanding of Mousers business systems, applications, and data sources, etc. Understanding of the software development lifecycle, project management tools and methodologies (waterfall, agile, prototyping, JAD). Familiarity with process mapping, business process reengineering, and gap analysis. Must be able to analyze spreadsheets, data, business processes, and workflows. Exhibits strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, organizational, and teaching skills. Ability to ask the right questions, understand the need, and identify requirements and solution gaps. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly describe business problems or processes to technical and non-technical audience. Strong ability to work in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Must be able to manage multiple projects and priorities with a strong attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision. PC experience in a Microsoft Windows environment, Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and other software. Lean Six Sigma experience a plus. Business Analyst II Maintain a strong acumen in both IS and the Mouser business and apply it to each assignment. Is an agent of change; ask questions, suggest ideas for requirements, projects, and technical solutions. Schedules, facilitates, and leads regular project prioritization sessions with assigned business unit(s). In depth understanding of Mousers business systems, applications, data sources, etc. Fosters a learning environment and mentors Business Analysts. Requirements Bachelors Degree in Business or relevant discipline. 2 years Business Analyst in software development. experience required. For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience. In lieu of a degree, 5 years of relevant work experience in software development or technical field is acceptable. CCBA Certificate or 3,750 hours of business analysis experience in software development in depth understanding of Mousers business systems, applications, data sources etc. Fosters a learning environment and mentors Business Analysts. Knowledgeable of the software development lifecycle, project management tools and methodologies (waterfall, agile, prototyping, JAD). Proficient in process mapping, business process reengineering, and gap analysis. Ability to read programming languages such as C, C++, Unibasic, MV Basic, Java, or Python. Basic understanding of relational and/or multi-value database including the ability to read and write SQL statements. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. Category: Information Systems This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. LI-SR1 Mouser Electronics endeavors to make its Career page accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at (817) 804-3850 or hrmouser.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to apply for positions or to inquire about the status of applications. Mouser is an equal opportunity employer. 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