JobRialto
Senior Technical Business Analyst
JobRialto, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Overview
Client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Technical Business Analyst with expertise in supporting full software development and data management lifecycles on multiple projects.
In supporting these types of projects across client the Senior Technical Business Analyst will play a critical role.
The Senior Technical Business Analyst role will be to continually look to acquire and enhance business processes through discovery, elicitation, diagramming, documentation, mapping, analysis, and is expected to become a trusted partner in recommending future improvements.
Utilizing common IIBA Business Analysis frameworks, toolsets, and\\or methods will ensure quality improvements, business continuity, and any internal knowledge repository are updates as this paramount and ensuring internal expertise.
The Senior Business Analyst role is expected to grow in skill and knowledge as the project progresses.
The candidate is to acquire this needed knowledge quickly and possess excellent technical writing, modelling, data analysis, and presentation skills.
They must have experience in working on the Design, Development and Testing phases of large application implementation projects, as well as possess familiarity with SQL, ETL, and EDI efforts.
The Senior Technical Business Analysis should be adept at presenting complex problems simply to executive management.
Once a trusted expert the candidate will be called upon to participate in recommending current and future strategy for the business and technical leadership.
The candidate is required to have project management experience, able to plan agenda's and manage meetings, have prior experience in working within governance structures, in keeping minutes, conducting peer
reviews, maintaining project risks and defects (In excel, Jira or other tracking system), reporting on project status, in job and time estimating, and working in a matrixed but highly collaborative environment.
This position is anticipated to be a long-term engagement and is currently a hybrid remote position with the candidate able to come into the Quincy MA office when give 24-hour notice.
Job Duties: (Detailed list of Responsibilities):
Core Business Analysis skills
Plan and Develop (Functional Decomposition) a deep understanding of the business environment, its leadership, its business processes, its system processes, its data flows, data sources & integrations.
Manage "document" and "requirement" traceability within the business, system, data, and technical domains; through common requirement documents (BRD, TRD, DRD, SAD), and ensure proper adherence with defined Client Policies and Standards.
Gather, document, and analyze the many data schemas and master interface control documents "sources to target" inventory all in support of the businesses data integration needs.
Lead and facilitate requirement gathering, document creation, solution design, and when required help develop appropriate user & system test scripts which may require negative test scenarios.
Maintain and enforce through proper change control; the businesses document repository to ensure proper business impacts and dependencies are understood when changes are required.
Ensure changes and updates are maintained in source documents
Present findings and/or recommendations as required to internal and external stakeholders.
Data Analysis & Mapping Skills
Provide subject-matter expertise in data discovery, mapping, analysis, and report creation using native database discovery and documenting tools to help Technical Developers and QA Testers improve their efficiency, accuracy and consistency in their code and testing processes.
Must have proficiency in and with SQL & SQL queries, stored procedures, webservices, database documentation toolsets.
Experience in data quality & integrity management processes including merging and analyzing disjointed data sources to formulate business insights (example DIFF Comparisons)
Define & document data mapping, validations, and transformation rules to facilitate the exchange of data between different systems using common Webservices, ETL and EDI standards.
Design sampling plans, data flows, data processing, and/or reports and briefing presentations to optimize the information gained from data collections.
Create detailed technical documentation, including data mappings, transformation rules, data dictionaries, and system interfaces, to facilitate future reference and knowledge transfer, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and development teams product goals and objectives.
Work closely with business, project management, development and testing teams to capture and\\or integrate batch and real-time webservices/ETL/EDI solutions with internal and external system (S2S).
Adhere to Client Privacy and Security policies when processing confidential data and ensure
updates are made in information guidelines.
Testing Skills
Help Plan and execute comprehensive testing strategies to validate the accuracy and completeness of User Interfaces (UI), Business Logic, Validations, ETL, EDI, Reporting processes, document and tracking resolutions to all issues that arise during testing if so required.
Provide quality assurance of data exchanges, working with developers and quality assurance analysts as necessary.
Work with SQA Manager and across project teams to ensure testing completion meets project needs and deadlines.
Identify and prioritize required features based on business goals, user feedback, and technical constraints, driving product strategy and innovation.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, conduct regular priority and performance reviews to identify areas for improvement and growth.
Facilitate effective communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into accessible language.
Quickly gain a deep understanding of our internal software development & testing methodologies.
Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members, enhancing their analytical and technical skills.
Assess tests scripts and review plans on new code, upgrades, or enhancement as required
Training end-users in areas of expertise as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Special Skill Set, Abilities, Knowledge)
Broad knowledge of business analysis techniques in creating requirements and design documents
Broad technical knowledge and experience supporting a wide range of applications, data processes, and technologies (e.g. Java, .NET, Oracle, SQL Server, and SaaS Cloud).
Prior experience with Jira, SQL Queries, Rational Quality Manager (RQM) and ADA compliance.
Strong familiarity with NIST security standards and working with PII and PHI data.
Proven understanding and knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC).
5+ years of experience in business analysis and data integration.
Experience managing and or working with 3rd party vendors.
Experienced in epics, use cases, stories, features, and testing methodologies including functional, system, integration, performance, and UAT.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with management, end users, project team members, and vendors. Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, Visio, MS Project, other project management and collaboration tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Years' Experience, Certificates):
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
Professional certification in IIBA, or Six Sigma, or TOGAF preferred or a minimum of 5 years of extensive hands-on experience in IT application implementations or systems support.
At least 5 years of experience working in a Business, System, and Data Analysis, or other related experience in an IT healthcare environment.
At least 5 years of business analysis and data analysis or related experience within Business application implementations or IT software development project(s).
Excellent technical skills, including experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Education:
Bachelors Degree
Client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Technical Business Analyst with expertise in supporting full software development and data management lifecycles on multiple projects.
In supporting these types of projects across client the Senior Technical Business Analyst will play a critical role.
The Senior Technical Business Analyst role will be to continually look to acquire and enhance business processes through discovery, elicitation, diagramming, documentation, mapping, analysis, and is expected to become a trusted partner in recommending future improvements.
Utilizing common IIBA Business Analysis frameworks, toolsets, and\\or methods will ensure quality improvements, business continuity, and any internal knowledge repository are updates as this paramount and ensuring internal expertise.
The Senior Business Analyst role is expected to grow in skill and knowledge as the project progresses.
The candidate is to acquire this needed knowledge quickly and possess excellent technical writing, modelling, data analysis, and presentation skills.
They must have experience in working on the Design, Development and Testing phases of large application implementation projects, as well as possess familiarity with SQL, ETL, and EDI efforts.
The Senior Technical Business Analysis should be adept at presenting complex problems simply to executive management.
Once a trusted expert the candidate will be called upon to participate in recommending current and future strategy for the business and technical leadership.
The candidate is required to have project management experience, able to plan agenda's and manage meetings, have prior experience in working within governance structures, in keeping minutes, conducting peer
reviews, maintaining project risks and defects (In excel, Jira or other tracking system), reporting on project status, in job and time estimating, and working in a matrixed but highly collaborative environment.
This position is anticipated to be a long-term engagement and is currently a hybrid remote position with the candidate able to come into the Quincy MA office when give 24-hour notice.
Job Duties: (Detailed list of Responsibilities):
Core Business Analysis skills
Plan and Develop (Functional Decomposition) a deep understanding of the business environment, its leadership, its business processes, its system processes, its data flows, data sources & integrations.
Manage "document" and "requirement" traceability within the business, system, data, and technical domains; through common requirement documents (BRD, TRD, DRD, SAD), and ensure proper adherence with defined Client Policies and Standards.
Gather, document, and analyze the many data schemas and master interface control documents "sources to target" inventory all in support of the businesses data integration needs.
Lead and facilitate requirement gathering, document creation, solution design, and when required help develop appropriate user & system test scripts which may require negative test scenarios.
Maintain and enforce through proper change control; the businesses document repository to ensure proper business impacts and dependencies are understood when changes are required.
Ensure changes and updates are maintained in source documents
Present findings and/or recommendations as required to internal and external stakeholders.
Data Analysis & Mapping Skills
Provide subject-matter expertise in data discovery, mapping, analysis, and report creation using native database discovery and documenting tools to help Technical Developers and QA Testers improve their efficiency, accuracy and consistency in their code and testing processes.
Must have proficiency in and with SQL & SQL queries, stored procedures, webservices, database documentation toolsets.
Experience in data quality & integrity management processes including merging and analyzing disjointed data sources to formulate business insights (example DIFF Comparisons)
Define & document data mapping, validations, and transformation rules to facilitate the exchange of data between different systems using common Webservices, ETL and EDI standards.
Design sampling plans, data flows, data processing, and/or reports and briefing presentations to optimize the information gained from data collections.
Create detailed technical documentation, including data mappings, transformation rules, data dictionaries, and system interfaces, to facilitate future reference and knowledge transfer, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and development teams product goals and objectives.
Work closely with business, project management, development and testing teams to capture and\\or integrate batch and real-time webservices/ETL/EDI solutions with internal and external system (S2S).
Adhere to Client Privacy and Security policies when processing confidential data and ensure
updates are made in information guidelines.
Testing Skills
Help Plan and execute comprehensive testing strategies to validate the accuracy and completeness of User Interfaces (UI), Business Logic, Validations, ETL, EDI, Reporting processes, document and tracking resolutions to all issues that arise during testing if so required.
Provide quality assurance of data exchanges, working with developers and quality assurance analysts as necessary.
Work with SQA Manager and across project teams to ensure testing completion meets project needs and deadlines.
Identify and prioritize required features based on business goals, user feedback, and technical constraints, driving product strategy and innovation.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, conduct regular priority and performance reviews to identify areas for improvement and growth.
Facilitate effective communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into accessible language.
Quickly gain a deep understanding of our internal software development & testing methodologies.
Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members, enhancing their analytical and technical skills.
Assess tests scripts and review plans on new code, upgrades, or enhancement as required
Training end-users in areas of expertise as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Special Skill Set, Abilities, Knowledge)
Broad knowledge of business analysis techniques in creating requirements and design documents
Broad technical knowledge and experience supporting a wide range of applications, data processes, and technologies (e.g. Java, .NET, Oracle, SQL Server, and SaaS Cloud).
Prior experience with Jira, SQL Queries, Rational Quality Manager (RQM) and ADA compliance.
Strong familiarity with NIST security standards and working with PII and PHI data.
Proven understanding and knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC).
5+ years of experience in business analysis and data integration.
Experience managing and or working with 3rd party vendors.
Experienced in epics, use cases, stories, features, and testing methodologies including functional, system, integration, performance, and UAT.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with management, end users, project team members, and vendors. Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, Visio, MS Project, other project management and collaboration tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Years' Experience, Certificates):
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
Professional certification in IIBA, or Six Sigma, or TOGAF preferred or a minimum of 5 years of extensive hands-on experience in IT application implementations or systems support.
At least 5 years of experience working in a Business, System, and Data Analysis, or other related experience in an IT healthcare environment.
At least 5 years of business analysis and data analysis or related experience within Business application implementations or IT software development project(s).
Excellent technical skills, including experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Education:
Bachelors Degree