Business Analyst V

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Business Analyst V to join their team. This is an onsite position, however remote is also acceptable.

Responsibilities:
* Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience and/or, specialized training to serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide solutions to meet user needs
* Provides business analysis support for moderately complex applications, including analyzing and documenting business processes and translating user requirements to software development teams
* May train or lead the work of others
* Leads projects of moderate scope and complexity or serves as a technical advisor to project teams
* Guidance is provided to perform varied work that is frequently difficult in character requiring some evaluation, originality and ingenuity to make moderately complex decisions
* Resolves or recommends solutions to moderately complex problems
* Extensive contact with internal customers is required to identify, research, and resolve problems
* Adheres to established standards and maintains currency in business analysis practices, procedures and techniques
* Consults with users to identify, analyze, refine and document business requirements
* Coordinates project scheduling with appropriate entities
* Develops and maintains project schedules and produces project reports and documentation
* Develops conceptual design documents, including project definition, alternative solutions, scope of work, functional specifications, and logical skeletons for new systems
* Follows up with internal clients about completed tasks to ensure client satisfaction
* Identifies requirements for testing, develops test plans and scripts and coordinates test transmissions, as required; Tests software
* May determine appropriate actions in emergency situations to ensure data is secure and available for use as soon as possible

REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma/GED or equivalent
* BA or BS degree preferred
* 12+ years of experience
* Business Analysis tools: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Software Engineering Methodology (SEM) process, Change Management, Project Management tools (MS Project), basic database query language usage, time tracking tools, Use Case/UML, advanced quality assurance (QA) tool usage for test case development, execution, and defect tracking/issue tracking software

Experience with:
* Functional, operational and technical requirements of assigned project(s)
* Concepts of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering
* Concepts, practices and procedures analyzing business processes
* Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry
* The use of technology in business
* The relationship between IT and business
* Core business competencies such as finance, management, accounting, operations, and marketing
* More detailed awareness of the business context of a technical solution, including specific business goals associated with the project, how the project will meet the goals, and their own part in advancing the goals
* General financial industry knowledge and knowledge of supported business area

Experience with:
* Creating and interpreting process maps and flowcharts
* Preparing various reports, summaries, surveys and written recommendations
* Developing and maintaining project plans
* Developing conceptual design documents, including devising logical skeletons for new systems
* Conducting usability testing of software applications
* Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications

Ability to:
* Ask pointed questions to verify clear understanding of client issues
* Analyze a business function and derive a set of requirements to satisfy a general request
* Take ownership of an aspect or task on a project with little to no assistance

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.

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