Systems Analyst

Job#: 3020353

Job Description:

Systems Analyst

ID: 3020353

Type: 6+ month contract

Location: Houston, Texas

Schedule: Onsite 5x a week

Description: The PLEX Analyst will support the development, continuous implementation, and system integration for Integrated Scheduling and Capital Forecasting. They will play a crucial role in understanding user requirements, translating them into functional specifications, and working closely with the Product Owner and the Technical Development Team to ensure the successful delivery of the custom system and software projects.

Responsibilities:

Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Collaborate closely with end-users/stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements for custom scheduling, capital, and production forecasting software as prioritized by the Product Owner. Analyze and evaluate requirements to identify potential gaps, conflicts, and ambiguities.

Documentation: Create clear and work items, including use cases / user stories, bug reports, acceptance criteria, test cases and workflow diagrams. Maintain and build application and end user documentation.

Communication: Regularly monitor and engage with users on support and enhancement requests. Triage requests and handle them or engage the appropriate teams for further support. Act as a bridge between end-users and the development / configuration team, ensuring effective communication and understanding of objectives and requirements. Facilitate meetings and discussions to resolve issues and clarify requirements.

Solution Architecture / Continuous Improvement: Ensure user requirements are consistent with existing application patterns. Bring forward and contribute to opportunities for improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 5 years of analyst or equivalent experience

Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC)

Agile / Scrum Software Development Methodology experience strongly preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently

Basic SQL and SSMS / Query Tool experience required

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.