Business Analyst

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Business Analyst
business analysis
software development projects
documentation
strong interpersonal
strong collaborative
strong analytical
strong communication skills
technical writing
MS Office suite
products
prototyping tools
screen mock-up tools
Visio
SnagIt
Adobe Illustrator
Axure
requirements elicitation
client management
technical documentation
traceability
uses cases
prototyping
data modeling
interactive sessions
business teams
cross functional teams
Product Support
Root Cause
document items
data correction
system correction
key business drivers
business requirements
functional requirements
functional design
functional systems specifications
Business Units
Functional Units
user acceptance testing
training
implementation
mainframe environments
SQL
Salesforce environments
Remedy force
Core Java/J2EE
development environment
relational databases
process improvement strategies
process improvement methodologies
lead change
design process
Oil and Gas Industry
project
multifaceted teams
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Business Administration

Job Details

Allied Consultants, Inc. is a Top Ten ranked vendor for the State of Texas. Contracted with the State for 33 years, Allied has been a top-tier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC).

**Location of job: Remote**

Responsibilities

The Worker will perform advanced (senior-level) business analysis work related to implementing complex, emerging technology hardware and software projects for the Mainframe Transformation Program at the client.

Duties involve use of multiple methods in gathering, developing, and documenting requirements; the review, assessment, and development of business processes; the creation and validation of user acceptance testing; and research and special project support provided to users. This role will work under limited to minimal direction, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position will be responsible for analysis and documentation in the implementation of multiple inter-related projects (including implementation of software applications in Software as a Service (SaaS) or Commercial off the Shelf (COTS), migration of data from the mainframe to the new systems and building a Data Warehouse). Ensures that deliverables and materials are produced and maintained in accordance with established processes and procedures, are of consistent quality, and use accepted business analysis methodologies. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

Minimum (Required):

8+ years of:

  • Business analysis experience on software development projects including: the preparation of project related documentation.
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, analytical, written/verbal/presentation communication skills in English (specifically technical writing); and well versed with MS Office suite of products and prototyping/screen mock-up tools such as Visio, SnagIt, Adobe Illustrator, or Axure.
  • Hands-on requirements elicitation: client management and technical documentation including traceability, use cases, prototyping, and data modeling.
  • Facilitating interactive sessions with business and cross functional teams.
  • Strong analysis experience and expertise in assessing Production Support issues to determine Root Cause and document items needed for data or system correction.
  • Developing/maintaining an understanding of key business drivers/impacts, assisting clients with identifying and solving business
  • Facilitating analysis of business and functional requirements and design of technology specifications, working with business / functional personnel.
  • Defining functional design and systems specifications; preparing/reviewing/delivering completed packages.
  • Participating in and providing guidance to Business and Functional Units in developing and completing user acceptance testing, training, and implementation-related activities.

Preferred (Optional):

  • Familiarity with mainframe environments; SQL; Salesforce environments; Remedyforce; Core Java / J2EE development environment, and relational databases.
  • Experience with process improvement strategies and methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead change and design more efficient processes.
  • Experience in Oil and Gas industry as well as general compliance and enforcement related projects as a Business Analyst.
  • Proven ability to work compatibly within multifaceted teams; resolve conflict; and deal with challenging situations.
  • Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent work experience.

Overview

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.

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