Senior Business Analyst is needed for a dynamic company in downtown Louisville. This is a contract engagement scheduled through the end of 2008 but will likely extend well into next year. The Business Analyst will be responsible for collecting, documenting, analyzing, verifying and communicating requirements for approved technical projects to the business experts and project team members. Unable to work with 3rd party candidates/agencies at this time. Responsibilities will include: Researches and reviews the projects' scope in order to understand why the project has been initiated. Gathers detailed requirements that completely define the project. Documents and updates requirements; prepares and distributes RFPs and evaluates responses. Creates high-level models and user prototype interfaces to identify and validate business processes and solutions when appropriate. Communicate requirements with minimal direction and guidance. Acts as the liaison between the business experts and the project team members. Facilitates business/functional requirement review, approval, and sign-off sessions. Successfully justifies recommendations and results with estimated/actual costs and benefits. Prepares and delivers effective presentations to upper management. Identifies solutions to the development and technical team based on approved business and functional requirements. Participates in technical requirements and design sessions. Acts as coach, mentor, and advisor to less experienced Business Analysts. Assists with training and orientation of less experienced Business Analysts and project team members.
Senior Business Analyst is needed for a dynamic company in downtown Louisville. This is a contract engagement scheduled through the end of 2008 but will likely extend well into next year.
The Business Analyst will be responsible for collecting, documenting, analyzing, verifying and communicating requirements for approved technical projects to the business experts and project team members. Unable to work with 3rd party candidates/agencies at this time.
Responsibilities will include:
Researches and reviews the projects' scope in order to understand why the project has been initiated. Gathers detailed requirements that completely define the project. Documents and updates requirements; prepares and distributes RFPs and evaluates responses. Creates high-level models and user prototype interfaces to identify and validate business processes and solutions when appropriate. Communicate requirements with minimal direction and guidance. Acts as the liaison between the business experts and the project team members. Facilitates business/functional requirement review, approval, and sign-off sessions. Successfully justifies recommendations and results with estimated/actual costs and benefits. Prepares and delivers effective presentations to upper management. Identifies solutions to the development and technical team based on approved business and functional requirements. Participates in technical requirements and design sessions. Acts as coach, mentor, and advisor to less experienced Business Analysts. Assists with training and orientation of less experienced Business Analysts and project team members.
Candidates must have 5 to 8 years experience in the role of Business Analyst. If an interview is requested candidates must be able to provide examples of their business analysis work including: Requirements Documents Functional Specs Used Cases Test Scripts Senior Business Analyst must have proven knowledge and experience with computer systems, applications, development, and testing methodologies as they relate to the business areas being supported. Must have the ability to successfully lead project teams with medium to large business initiatives, with proven working knowledge of industry standard methodologies and best practices (i.e. Project Life Cycle and System Development Life Cycle). Experience with Business Process Workflow (MS Biztalk) is highly desired.
Candidates must have 5 to 8 years experience in the role of Business Analyst. If an interview is requested candidates must be able to provide examples of their business analysis work including:
Requirements Documents Functional Specs Used Cases Test Scripts
Senior Business Analyst must have proven knowledge and experience with computer systems, applications, development, and testing methodologies as they relate to the business areas being supported. Must have the ability to successfully lead project teams with medium to large business initiatives, with proven working knowledge of industry standard methodologies and best practices (i.e. Project Life Cycle and System Development Life Cycle). Experience with Business Process Workflow (MS Biztalk) is highly desired.