Business Analyst- Power BI, Data Warehousing, Salesforce

Job description

JD **SUMMARY:** The Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing high-level business requirements and processes as provided by Information Technology (IT) Business Partners. Produces detailed functional and non-functional business and system requirement documentation to be used in the design and development process. Provides technical consultation and recommends improvements, modifications and new solutions. Analyzes system modifications and conveys related technical implications. Draws on previous experience to solve moderately complex to complex problems and takes a new perspective using existing solutions. **GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Maintains an understanding of business requirements and produces detailed functional analysis documents describing recommended solutions and/or changes to existing solutions. - Facilitates the understanding of business and functional requirements by development teams to ensure proper implementation. - Guarantees all work is compliant with identified guidelines, internal and external audit requirements, and any related financial and legislative requirements. - Provides support to project managers in creating detailed project plans, identifying development and configuration work packages needed to meet solution requirements. **EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS:** Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of related technical business analyst experience; or equivalent combination of post high school education and experience. Willingness and ability to travel is required. Previous project management experience and related experience in the staffing solutions industry is highly desirable. **COMPETENCIES:** - Understanding of Salesforce configurations and data warehousing concepts - Experience with reporting tools (Strategy, Power BI, etc) - Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing. - Ability to proactively establish and maintain effective working relationships. - Ability to be a strong team player, as well as the ability to effectively influence technical teams. - Ability to effectively influence others at various levels within the organization. - Ability to act accordingly under strong pressure, along with the ability to effectively manage crisis situations. - Ability to evaluate information, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgment, experience and common sense. - Ability to develop, improve and/or streamline processes to meet established goals and objectives. - Ability to deliver to and successfully manage stakeholder expectations while working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, budgets and resources. - Ability to demonstrate expertise in delivering to a strategic agenda. - Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply best practices and standards in software development. - Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.