Business Systems Analyst II

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking a Business Systems Analyst II to join their team in Newport Beach, CA.

Summary:
In this role, the Business Systems Analyst II will be responsible for business analysis and providing support to technical teams, business partners and management. This individual will meet with business stakeholders across Sales, Marketing and Operations to understand and identify needs, capture, analyze and document requirements from a technology perspective.

How you will make an impact:
* Analyze complex business problems, evaluate business needs, and clarify requirements, data, processes, and systems for complex technology projects
* Work with Product Owner to refine backlog, prioritize use cases and drive understanding
* Develop solutions to complex problems, requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity, within the larger context of the business needs and objectives; coordinating with business areas, Digital Transformation teams and Technology on overlapping functions
* Recommend scope, facilitate and participate in application design sessions, and aid in the development of system solutions
* Engage and actively participate in sprint and release plans and participate in retrospectives to continually improve team processes
* Prepare time estimates for completing features, and assist in overall scope definition, management and tracking.?Facilitate the development process
* Support user acceptance testing and adoption of changes through planning, test-scenario identification, communication, and execution
* Coordinate testing and code promotions with developers, testers and DevOps engineer
* Participate in problem resolution
* Troubleshoots production problems and acts as liaison among business areas, Digital Transformation teams and Technology, keeps all parties informed of status, and coordinates problem resolution

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in an analytical field, computer science, or equivalent experience
* 5+ years of systems analysis experience
* Outside-the-box thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Able to deal with ambiguity
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills on both business and technical subjects; Possesses strong interview and meeting facilitation skills
* Ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms
* Demonstrated experience working in an agile mode, where team members self-organize and hold each other accountable
* Demonstrated ability to build trust. Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills
* Experience with Agile/Scrum software development (Scrum Master or Product Owner certification is a plus)
* Experience with Financial Services and Annuities or Life Insurance products preferred
* Ideal candidate will display natural curiosity and growth mindset

What will make you stand out:
* Partners with others to get the work done and credits others for their accomplishment and contribution
* Ability to be cultivate innovation within the team by being flexible and open to new ideas
* Apply knowledge of the client's business to advance the organization's goals
* Achievement mindset with a bias for action and eager to take initiative

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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