Job Description :
Business Analyst
Location is Detroit MI
Phone then in-person
NO H1''s
a strong BA That has a media background and experience implementing website
based projects. Experience with Drupal would be preferred. The candidate
must have experience working in an agile environment and written user
stories.
Responsibilities:
The role of the Business Analyst is to ensure the operational efficacy and
excellence of an organization. The business analyst designs and documents
work flow, manages and provides solutions to new business unit ideas,
trends, and concepts appropriately through the latest technological paths.
The business analyst understands the customer''s business requirements and
business process management, and then translates them to particular software
requirements.
Job Functions
Collect and analyze business requirements and transferring the same
knowledge to development team through user stories.
Evaluate the data collected through task analysis, business process,
surveys and workshops.
Prepare accurate and detailed requirement specifications documents,
user interface guides, and functional specification documents.
Provide clarification to the development team during the development
stage of product to meet the client''s business needs.
Communicate effectively with external clients and internal teams to
deliver product''s functional requirements.
Document the acquired results of analysis and workflows as well as
obtaining sign-off from the appropriate client.
Design and execute test scripts and test scenarios.
Coordinate the business unit who test, validate, evaluate new
applications and functions, and determine issues in services and software.
Define and document process and workflow experience across many
functional and technical areas.
Some travel may be required.
Characteristic & Position Complexity
Ability to work within agile/scrum environment.
Ability to analyze and document complex business processes.
Ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
Ability to think analytically and should be a problem solver
Strong facilitation skills.
Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
Build, develop and grow any relationships with project team.
Perform all responsibilities within the guidelines of Crain
policies and directives at or above Crain''s performance and evaluation
standards.
This position receives some direct guidance & supervision.
Location: Detroit
Education & Experience
BS or BA degree in computer science, publishing, business
administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum three to five years business analysis experience.
Experience in multiple industries.
Publishing/Media industry experience preferred.
BA certification preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Business Prerequisites
Experience in Publishing, Marketing or Online Strategy is
preferred.
Experience with Content Management and Drupal is preferred.
Experience with Website Development is preferred.
Very strong writing skills.
Very strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Strong time management skills.