Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA IV) - SBSA 26-01041

Job Title: Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA IV)

Duration: 10-month contract
Location: Riverside, CA (Remote)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA IV) to perform advanced, technology-focused analysis of complex business processes, systems, and practices. This role is responsible for identifying business needs, developing system and process solutions, creating detailed technical specifications, and supporting system implementation and testing activities.

The Senior BSA will work at the highest technical level across multiple phases of systems analysis and may lead cross-functional teams to address complex business and systems challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced business analysis methodologies to define highly complex system scope, objectives, and requirements

• Analyze business practices, processes, and problems to develop technology-driven solutions

• Design, initiate, or modify complex systems and procedures where standards may or may not exist

• Create highly technical system and process specifications with broad organizational impact

• Perform detailed requirements analysis and translate business needs into system and process specifications

• Design user interfaces and automated system workflows as needed

• Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-user acceptance testing plans

• Validate requirements against business needs and ensure solution alignment

• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to resolve complex business or system issues

• Initiate, implement, and document business process changes and procedural updates

• Provide advanced user support, training, and mentorship to experienced Business Systems Analysts

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with PeopleSoft

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience supporting PeopleSoft applications, including:

  • Benefits

  • Payroll

  • Workforce Administration (WFA)

• Advanced expertise in business and process analysis

• Strong knowledge of enterprise process and software design across organizations

• Advanced skills in system and process design, modification, and implementation

• Proven ability to develop process and system implementation plans

• Experience with systems analysis methodologies, including:

  • Waterfall

  • Agile / Agile Scrum

  • UML and related modeling techniques

• Proficiency in requirements documentation standards, including:

  • Use Case modeling

  • User stories

  • Narrative specifications

• Demonstrated testing and test planning expertise

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse teams

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Special Conditions

• Must successfully pass a background check