Business Analyst - Independence

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's largest professional services organization with over 150,000 people in more than 150 countries. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best human resource assets possible - one of our 'six forces' shaping the future of business.Industry: Not ApplicableDescription:
The Business Analyst Manager works on problems requiring analysis. He/she
applies comprehensive functional knowledge in problem resolution. Actively
contributes to the development of new methods, procedures, processes or systems
and understand the impact of these changes. Leads functions and/or projects
based on experience and knowledge. May be responsible for decisions impacting
a team and may provide input into the decision making process for larger
decisions. Proposes and defines solutions and standards which may impact a
team or the organization. May supervise/manage staff, a function, sub-function
or area within a large office(s), region/cluster.
The Business Analyst Manager acts as a liaison between business people who have
a business problem and technology people who know how to create automated
solutions. A Business Analyst serves the mission-critical function of
understanding the specific business need, determining and documenting accurate
requirements from a business unit, and presenting these requirements in a
manner that is agreeable, measurable and flexible enough to meet project and
stakeholder needs.Responsibilities include, but not limited to:Manage the organization and documentation of business requirements, including
User Cases, to ensure that the project team develops solutions that meet the
customer's needs and to minimize requirement defects up front prior to
implementationAssist in development functional design specifications and develop technical
design specifications
Work with the Business Management Group on Post Assessment Reviews.
Facilitate working group sessions with the business to identify and drive
Business Process Improvements by creating Business Process workflow diagrams
Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Create test plans, identify and coordinate testers, perform pre-UAT testing,
document and track issues, ensure resolution of issues
Oversee business change request process, which includes facilitating weekly
meetings, ensuring issues are addressed and resolved; Coordinate with project
leadership to identify and gain commitment in the concept and rollout timeframe
of project.
Use formal development methodology and work closely with technical staff to
formulate solutions to meet business requirements.
Lead weekly project status meetings with the Business. Assist or lead in
analyzing new releases of the assigned application and evaluating the impact of
custom modifications and of new system functionality.
Assist developers in Unit testing, system testing and documentation as needed
to assure a quality implementation in production in accordance with existing
development methodology.
Participate in System Integration and User Acceptance testing of new releases
and custom modifications.
Play a key role in the evaluation of change requests to insure they are
properly integrated with existing application functionality or recommend
modifications that will be consistent with the direction of the
application.Participate in issues resolution and change control processes.Productivity, initiative, professionalism, customer service attitude, attention
to detail and quality, ability to multitask, team focus, strong interpersonal
skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and adherence to firm
and US IT standard operating procedures.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Strong skills utilizing Lotus Notes databases and Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of technology/software relevant to team
Commitment to professional growth; seeks opportunities for development;
expected to share knowledge with others.
Ability to develop work approach and project plans to meet client requirements,
manage and monitor progress of plan
Familiarity or experience with Project Management skillsTravel Requirements
0-20%
REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred in any business/ technical
area and four plus years relevant work experience.Essential Requirements:
Unique Aspects of the Position, Specialized Knowledge or SkillsProvide functional IT expertise for the assigned application as appropriate for
development and application support.
Assist Development Services in the ability to Meet User Requirements with
minimum system modification
Ability to provide On Call Support if needed during evenings and weekends on a
rotating basis
Produce detailed functional designs to meet user requirements and I.T.
development standards
Work closely with the technical staff to determine the appropriate solution to
client requests for change.
Work with other Development Services teams to coordinate and facilitate the
successful implementation of all custom modifications and new releases of the
assigned application.
Ensure development meets business requirements as appropriate.
Review functional and technical designs, test plans and results to assure it
meets the requirements.
Effective working in a team environment.
Functional familiarity with the application and ability to assist technical
developers with system functionality
Extensive knowledge of system functionality
Experience in application development teams
Experience in unit and system testing of new and existing systems
Strong written and oral communications skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Provide Timely Responses for User Requests
Deadline Compliance for duties assigned with timely reporting on project
milestones
Solicit and Receive Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Timely completion of status reports and actuals reporting
Compliance to Internal Policies and Procedures
Applying documentation and testing standards and measures of quality based on
customer requirements.
Rigorous approach to planning, execution, and control to assigned tasks and
projects.
Ability to work with the details as well as the big picture.
Flexible and dynamic interpersonal techniques in dealing with clients and
developers.
Working Knowledge of the software development life cycle employed here at PWC
as applied to the design, development, production, deployment and maintenance
of products, services, software and processes. Creating detailed system or
software requirements.
Analyzing open items for impact/risk, negotiating assigned task deadlines with
clients, adhering to release and delivery schedules for assigned tasks.
Proactively identify business process re-engineering opportunities made
possible through technology and/or application re-engineering.
Assist or lead in analyzing new releases of the assigned application and
evaluating the impact of custom modifications and of new system functionality.
Assist developers in Unit testing, system testing and documentation as needed
to assure a quality implementation in production in accordance with existing
development methodology.
Participate in System Integration and User Acceptance testing of new releases
and custom modifications.
Play a key role in the evaluation of change requests to insure they are
properly integrated with existing application functionality or recommend
modifications that will be consistent with the direction of the application.