Overview
On Site
$60 - $80 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Information Technology
Business Cases
Test Plans
Sarbanes-Oxley
Finance
Budget Management
Forecasting
Budget
Telecommunications
Management
Estimating
Attention To Detail
Analytical Skill
Communication
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio
Business Process
Data Flow
PMP
Business Analysis
Certified Business Analysis Professional
Asset Management
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's large utility client is looking for a Senior Business Analyst. You must be onsite 2 to 3 days a week in Oakland, CA.
Duties Include:
* Provide expert consulting in information technology to the client to identify and satisfy the business needs
* Analyze end-to-end complex business processes and information needs of the clients in one or more business functional areas (may include external entities)
* Understand in detail the current and future business environment of the business clients; Effectively anticipate, identify, and fully meet the business needs
* Identify, propose and influence IT solutions to complex business problems; Negotiate requirements and deliverables with multiple business clients
* Evaluate and document alternatives that will provide the most effective solutions to complex business problems
* Anticipate client concerns and questions, and provide proactive, timely and professional client-focused communications
* Provide timely responses to client inquiries or delegate as appropriate
Business Analysis:
* Define and document business requirements for complex projects
* Act as a key contributor to the business cases for complex IT projects and initiatives
* Review design and technical specification documents for alignment with business solution
* Prepare and review test plans and perform quality reviews of test results
* Comply with SOX and other standard process requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Project Manager supporting an enterprise IT organization
* Strong financial tracking and budget management experience
* Experience in a complex environment with a wide variety of applications/technologies and corresponding forecasting and budgets (think large telecom, etc.)
* Strong experience managing the financials across the program/portfolio level
* Skilled in evaluating technical solutions, and providing resource, time and cost estimates
* Strong experience working cross functionally - across multiple line of Business or departments
* Expert knowledge of the business requirements process
* Detail oriented, analytical, good oral and written communication skills
* Working knowledge of MS Office suite of applications, including Excel and Visio
* Ability to work with different teams across disciplines and levels
* Ability to promote good working environment with different teams across disciplines and levels
* Skilled in evaluating IT processes and ability to suggest improvements
* Ability to create visual representation of Business Processes using swim lane diagrams, business process flows, data flows, functional breakdown structures, etc.
* PMP or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) is a plus
* Utility experience is a plus
* Any experience related to Asset Management or application rationalization/consolidation is a plus
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce's large utility client is looking for a Senior Business Analyst. You must be onsite 2 to 3 days a week in Oakland, CA.
Duties Include:
* Provide expert consulting in information technology to the client to identify and satisfy the business needs
* Analyze end-to-end complex business processes and information needs of the clients in one or more business functional areas (may include external entities)
* Understand in detail the current and future business environment of the business clients; Effectively anticipate, identify, and fully meet the business needs
* Identify, propose and influence IT solutions to complex business problems; Negotiate requirements and deliverables with multiple business clients
* Evaluate and document alternatives that will provide the most effective solutions to complex business problems
* Anticipate client concerns and questions, and provide proactive, timely and professional client-focused communications
* Provide timely responses to client inquiries or delegate as appropriate
Business Analysis:
* Define and document business requirements for complex projects
* Act as a key contributor to the business cases for complex IT projects and initiatives
* Review design and technical specification documents for alignment with business solution
* Prepare and review test plans and perform quality reviews of test results
* Comply with SOX and other standard process requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Project Manager supporting an enterprise IT organization
* Strong financial tracking and budget management experience
* Experience in a complex environment with a wide variety of applications/technologies and corresponding forecasting and budgets (think large telecom, etc.)
* Strong experience managing the financials across the program/portfolio level
* Skilled in evaluating technical solutions, and providing resource, time and cost estimates
* Strong experience working cross functionally - across multiple line of Business or departments
* Expert knowledge of the business requirements process
* Detail oriented, analytical, good oral and written communication skills
* Working knowledge of MS Office suite of applications, including Excel and Visio
* Ability to work with different teams across disciplines and levels
* Ability to promote good working environment with different teams across disciplines and levels
* Skilled in evaluating IT processes and ability to suggest improvements
* Ability to create visual representation of Business Processes using swim lane diagrams, business process flows, data flows, functional breakdown structures, etc.
* PMP or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) is a plus
* Utility experience is a plus
* Any experience related to Asset Management or application rationalization/consolidation is a plus
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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