Senior Functional Systems Analyst

***Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. StaffRight Associates and our clients do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This is a 12 month + contract-to-hire opportunity and will be hybrid in Charlotte, NC.

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is seeking a visionary tech professional to spearhead a massive, multi-year digital transformation. In this role, you will champion the modernization of a next-generation retail platform, replacing legacy infrastructure with a highly scalable, state-of-the-art software suite.

This is a high-visibility, long-term contract-to-hire engagement designed for a strategic thinker who wants to shape the technological future of a major enterprise. Operating in a hybrid model out of the Greater Charlotte area, you will wield immense influence, turning high-level executive concepts into a living, breathing digital reality.

What You’ll Do

• Architect the functional blueprint for a comprehensive, ground-up retail application overhaul, ensuring the new tech stack supports future business growth.

• Partner with executive leadership to capture high-level strategic objectives and distill them into precise, actionable technical requirements and architectural roadmaps.

• Synthesize feedback from multi-departmental Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define core features, validate system requirements, and produce flawless documentation for engineering teams.

• Maximize system efficiency by designing modular, reusable architectures that streamline cross-functional business operations and elevate the end-user experience.

• Map intricate ecosystem dynamics, integration points, and data flows across multiple interconnected platforms using advanced modeling tools.

• Evaluate parallel enterprise initiatives continuously to proactively mitigate dependencies, capture cross-functional synergies, and prevent system conflicts.

• Drive results within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), fluidly balancing long-term strategic milestones with fast-paced sprint executions.

• Champion seamless collaboration between business leaders and technical teams, acting as an autonomous liaison who ensures total project alignment.

What You Bring

• Enterprise-Scale Expertise: 5+ years of dedicated experience analyzing large-scale systems and navigating highly integrated corporate technology environments.

• Stakeholder Management: A proven history of interviewing business leaders, eliciting complex requirements, and translating abstract business needs into structured technical criteria.

• Systems Optimization: Deep functional analysis skills with a track record of refining complex workflows and user journeys across interconnected platforms.

• Strategic Foresight: The ability to conceptualize complex architectures while accurately predicting downstream technical impacts and cross-project dependencies.

• Visual Modeling: Advanced proficiency in utilizing diagramming tools like Visio to illustrate sophisticated process flows and system touchpoints.

• Domain Knowledge: Prior exposure to high-volume transaction environments, specifically dealing with retail ordering, supply chain fulfillment, or enterprise reporting systems.

• Autonomous Drive: A proactive self-starter mentality, capable of identifying key players and driving massive project milestones with minimal supervision.

• Influence & Diplomacy: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a natural ability to build cross-functional alliances and eliminate operational friction.

Compensation & Total Rewards

Core Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour, paid on a stable W2 basis.

Performance & Equity Incentives

• Conversion Potential: Opportunity for permanent placement with performance-based salary increases, annual corporate bonuses, and long-term equity incentives upon conversion.

Health & Wellness Perks

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available from day one of employment.

• Mental Health Support: Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and digital wellness resources.

Future Planning

• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) program with a competitive company matching structure to secure your financial future.

• Protection: Company-sponsored life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid Flexibility: A balanced work model combining collaborative in-office days in the Greater Charlotte area with remote flexibility.

• Time Off: Generous accrued paid time off (PTO) and recognized corporate holidays.

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions.

We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.

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