Business Systems Analyst II (60778)
AAA Northeast · Providence, RI 02904 ·
- Category
- Business analysis
Business Systems Analyst at AAA Northeast in Providence, RI, acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and IT: analyzing processes, eliciting and documenting requirements, producing functional/technical specs (BPMN, use cases, user stories), coordinating testing/UAT, and supporting implementation, documentation, and continuous improvement of IT systems.
The Business Systems Analyst II (BSA) is responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions, ensuring that IT projects align with business objectives and deliver value. This role involves analyzing business processes, identifying requirements, and developing specifications for IT systems that enhance business operations and performance. The BSA works closely with stakeholders across various departments to ensure that IT systems are aligned with business goals and objectives.
What you will do:
- Conduct thorough analysis of business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and automation. Elicit, document, and validate business and system requirements through techniques such as interviews, workshops, surveys, and analysis of existing systems. Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications for IT solutions. Use tools such as process flow diagrams, data flow diagrams, and business process modeling notation (BPMN) to represent processes.
- Collaborate with IT developers, architects, and other stakeholders to design IT solutions that meet business requirements. Develop use cases, user stories, and process diagrams to guide the development and implementation of IT systems. Ensure that proposed solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. Participate in design reviews and provide input on potential improvements and optimizations.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure that IT solutions meet specified requirements and quality standards. Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with business stakeholders to validate the functionality and performance of IT solutions. Identify, document, and track defects and issues, working with development teams to ensure timely resolution. Ensure that test cases cover all functional and non-functional requirements.
- Assist in the implementation and deployment of IT solutions, including system configuration, data migration, and user training. Provide post-implementation support to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new systems and processes. Develop and maintain user documentation, training materials, and system procedures to support end-users. Offer ongoing support and troubleshooting for implemented systems and processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure their requirements are met. Facilitate communication between business users and IT teams, acting as a liaison to ensure mutual understanding and alignment. Conduct regular meetings and presentations to update stakeholders on project progress, issues, and solutions. Gather feedback from stakeholders and incorporate it into project plans and future enhancements.
- Perform gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current processes and desired outcomes. Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to evaluate potential solutions and their impacts on business operations. Analyze and interpret data to support decision-making and identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Create business cases and justification documents for proposed projects and initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of IT systems and processes, identifying areas for continuous improvement. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions. Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance business operations and IT service delivery. Identify and implement best practices for business analysis and systems improvement to drive operational efficiency.
- Prepare comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations for business and IT management, detailing project status, progress, and key metrics. Maintain accurate documentation of requirements, design specifications, test plans, and training materials. Develop and maintain a repository of business processes, requirements, and IT documentation to support ongoing projects and future initiatives.