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Join Our Team // Senior Business Analyst

The Senior Business Analyst is an integral member of the project team and is responsible and accountable for all business aspects of the lifecycle of a project.  Additionally, the Senior Business Analyst ensures that the final deliverable of a software development project meets all of the intended needs of the business. This person acts as the primary resource for both the requirements phase and the design, development and delivery phases of the project.

Responsibilities

  • Quickly understand the business issues and data challenges of client's organization and industry.
  • Plan and manage designated tasks associated with all phases of a software development work: requirements gathering, design, development and testing.
  • Perform requirements gathering and analysis.
  • Define and document current and future state business processes.
  • Develop and implement test plans/scenarios to ensure that test conditions, scripts, validation criteria, and expected results will successfully test the business and non-functional requirements.
  • Lend support to various business and technology teams as necessary during design, development and delivery phases to ensure solid, scalable, robust solutions.
  • Communicate effectively in both verbal (i.e. day-to-day discussions, team meetings, meeting facilitation) and written (requirements and design specifications) form, as well as have an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communication.
  • Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
  • Manage resources in accordance with project schedule.
  • Support the development of team members.
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities.
  • Perform additional job-related duties as requested.

Required Education

  • B.A. or B.S. (required); Bachelor of Science in Business/Computer Science or related field (preferred).

Required Skills and Abilities

  • 2+ years of professional work experience in information technology (required).
  • Consulting experience (preferred) and the ability to work effectively with clients and team members.
  • Strong business and systems analysis skills, test planning and testing skills, troubleshooting skills and experience with numerous environments and architectures.
  • Experience in data gathering and facilitation techniques.
  • Experience with requirements management, process design, use case and modeling tools.
  • Strong decision making/problem solving skills and experience with software development project.
  • Experience applying and general knowledge of various analysis and gathering approaches, methodologies and models.
  • Strong analytical and planning skills / experience with software development projects.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of sound business practices and a proven track record of exceeding customer expectations and anticipating their needs.
  • Self-motivated with a focus on team performance, collaboration, and professionalism.
  • Willingness to travel - Normally work will be Chicago-based but flexibility is required.

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This is a full time, salaried position.  Qualified candidates should respond with a copy of their resume as well as salary requirements to careers@rightpoint.com.  For more information visit www.rightpoint.com 

Rightpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENTLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.

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