Information Technology - Business Analyst/Consultant III

Job Description: Conducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefit analyses in an effort to align information technology (IT) solutions with business initiatives. Prepares functional, system, and program specifications.

Job Responsibilities: 10% - Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements 15% - Devises or modifies complex information systems including analysis of business and user needs, documenting requirements, and revising existing system logic difficulties as necessary 5% - Determines and recommends programs required for optimal problem solution within cost/performance objectives 10% - Participates in requirements planning and feasibility determination 5% - Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments 20% - Works on tasks including project or functional requirements, functional design, functional configuration, testing, and documentation 5% - Trains, serves as a resource, and provides guidance to other IT business analysts on non-routine problems, processes, and policies 5% - Assists senior staff in developing strategic approaches to problem-solving and anticipating issues 5% - May work with external vendors or service providers May lead cross-functional project teams and may manage portions of the project life cycle. May function in project capacities including requirements gathering, functional design, functional configuration, testing, and documentation