Job Description :
Business System Analyst
Richmond, VA
12 Months
12 Years exp Must
Job Description:
Looking for a BA or BSA with solid documentation & communication skills. A
technical background is less critical therefore the mgr is fine with one
year of working knowledge of .Net, SQL, Java, Oracle, SQL Server (no hands
on programming will be involved) but they should understand the systems to
be able to translate and document the high -level requirements accurately.
Senior Business Systems Analyst to define user requirements and translate
these requirements into user stories or system specifications for our
Comprehensive Environmental Data System (CEDS
Proven experience with complex concepts, practices, and procedures within
the IT industry.
Relies on advanced experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Works independently and cooperatively with management and stakeholders
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative
solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives.
Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate
processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of
organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures,
identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as
forms of data input, how data is to be summarized, and formats for reports.
Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps
required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system
capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if
requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
Studies existing information processing systems to evaluate effectiveness
and develops new systems to improve production or specifications as
required.
Prepares specifications to detail operations to be performed by equipment
and computer programs and operations to be performed by personnel in system.
Conducts studies pertaining to development of new information systems to
meet current and projected needs.
Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals
as documentation of program development.
Upgrades system and corrects errors to maintain system after
implementation.
May assist computer programmer in resolution of work problems related to
project specifications, or programming.
May direct and coordinate work of others to develop, test,
install, and modify programs.
Provides technical assistance and support for applications and hardware
problems and for information sharing with external entities in a customer
service environment.
Provides field coordination and planning for the effective use of
management information systems.
Determines operational, technical, and support requirements for the
location, installation, operation, and maintenance of various office
equipment and systems.
Prepares charts, diagrams, tables, and flowcharts.
Details input and output record formats for computer
programs.
Assists in formulating logical descriptions of problems and devising
optimum solutions.
Assists in the design, development, and maintenance of various computer
applications. May provide support and make recommendations for information
technology systems processes associated with software technology planning,
development, implementation, system security, and interfaces.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major
course work in computer science, computer information systems or management
information systems is generally preferred.
Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems and of
the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, of information
technology equipment, of applicable programming languages, of computer
hardware and software, of computer operating systems, of writing program
code, and of automated mapping.
Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards
and procedures, to communicate effectively, and to train others.