Business Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Business Analyst in Phoenix, AZ.

Principal Responsibilities:
* Serves as the primary liaison and point of contact between IT and the assigned functional business area for routine software development and enhancement projects
* Coordinates the process of obtaining functional requirements from applicable business stakeholders and subject matter experts utilizing elicitation techniques
* Performs research and analysis for proposed projects to determine feasibility and present findings to management
* Facilitates the development of software solutions and is responsible for the knowledge transfer of software program requirements to the IT Customer Support team throughout the life cycle of a change request or development project
* Creates detailed documentation of functional, system (non-functional), user and reporting requirements that may include but is not limited to: Use Cases, Logical Models, Process Flow Diagrams, Report Specifications and Data Mapping & Flow Diagrams
* Performs profiling and analysis of data from source systems
* Supports quality assurance and control efforts through the use of data analysis as part of pre- and post-implementation reviews for software development projects
* Provides support to functional and user acceptance testing groups as part of project implementation
* Assists others with creation of the value proposition (ROI) for proposed projects
* Maintains a system enhancement request database and coordinates the related application enhancement release schedule
* Works jointly with other IT Managers to create detailed project work plans for software development and enhancement projects
* Coordinates status meetings and produces progress reports
* Maintains and builds working relationships with software application vendors
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, IT or related field or minimum of 5 years of experience in a business or technical analysis role
* Minimum of 2 years of experience with business analysis
* Minimum of 1 year of work experience with business systems related to system support, analysis or development

Preferred:
* Business Analysis or Project Management Professional certification
* Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) for data analysis

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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