Sr. Business Analyst (Minnesota Only)

Title: Sr. Business Analyst
Duration: 6-month contract
Location: Hybrid in Golden Valley, MN (3 days onsite)0

Job Description:
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
Responsible for working directly with operating or business service groups to coordinate, plan, and implement strategic initiatives to achieve company goals. Responsible for one or more IT projects at a time, which typically impact one or two business functions. EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS
High quality, professional work product performed with initiative, productivity, a positive attitude and behavior. Team members should cooperate with others in a team environment, accept direction from supervisors, follow work rules and procedures, have punctual and consistent attendance, and accept constructive feedback. Performance should meet or exceed the established standards, goals, and accountabilities of the position.
All team members are responsible for supporting an inclusive work environment along with affirmative action and employment related goals and requirements.

KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
Accountable for business analysis activities for initiatives, including:
o Identifying business and functional requirements
o test cases
o Complete training
B. Handle business relationships with assigned counterparts in business and/or operating groups
C. Create business requirements and test plans for assigned initiatives
D. Partner with business and IT owners to assist with business case definition and project chartering
E. Proactively identify key issues and assist the project manager in mitigation and resolution
F. Partner with the project manager to transition new solution capabilities to the appropriate application owner and/or support team
G. Engage with cross-functional business teams to ensure access to subject matter experts (SME s)
H. Cultivate business relationships across the organization to promote the Portfolio Management capability
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
J. All other duties or special projects as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong attention to detail with the ability to clarify complex and ambiguous business needs
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
Ability to cultivate relationships and creating a high performing culture at all levels of the organization
Problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues and provide innovative solutions
Ability to balance conflicting priorities in high-pressure, high-stress situations
Strong understanding of confidentiality
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and active listening skills
Ability to communicate portfolio management concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
High degree of initiative, dependability and ability to work with little supervision
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum four years of IT and business/industry work experience, with 3 years of business analysis
Experience with Microsoft Office, Process Modeling tools, creating flow charts and diagrams
Previous experience providing business analysis for IT projects in a dynamic environment
Previous experience with process improvement efforts
Exposure to various SDLC methodologies and tools including, but not limited to Agile, Waterfall preferred
Experience with build and buy IT projects (software as a service/Saas, mobile apps, custom build solutions and large ERP systems) preferred
Familiarity with IIBA, CBAP or other industry leading methods preferred

The projected hourly range for this position is $60 to $70.

On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.