Business Systems Analyst (DB/DC)
Location : Piscataway NJ
Duration: 6 months
Position type: W2 contract
Job Description:
As a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) specializing in the Retirement domain with in-depth knowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) plans this role combines domain expertise with technical fluency to deliver high-quality system solutions.
The BSA takes full ownership of requirements and collaborates across disciplines to ensure timely and accurate delivery of business value.
Domain & Technical Expertise
Deep understanding of retirement plan structures rules calculations and administration processes for both DB and DC products.
Working knowledge of batch job processing including scheduling dependencies and error handling.
Strong understanding of API integrations (REST/SOAP) data contracts and how APIs interact across services.
Hands-on knowledge of multi-tier application architecture including UI services/middleware backend and databases.
Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries to validate data analyze root causes and support requirement analysis.
Requirements Analysis & Ownership
Collaborate with business users product owners and SMEs to gather and analyze business requirements.
Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and detailed user stories in JIRA including well-defined acceptance criteria.
Own the full lifecycle of requirements from documentation to development support and post-deployment validation.
Create process maps data flows and system diagrams using Microsoft Visio and similar tools to visualize current and future state designs.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Delivery
Partner with developers QA engineers scrum masters and architects to ensure shared understanding and correct implementation.
Lead and facilitate JIRA backlog grooming sprint planning and requirement walkthrough sessions.
Collaborate closely with QA teams to ensure adequate test coverage and support UAT and production validation.
Maintain traceability of requirements and ensure alignment with release scope and project milestones.
Quality & Risk Management
Enforce consistency clarity and completeness in requirement documents and JIRA tickets.
Proactively identify and communicate technical or functional risks dependencies and constraints.
Monitor development progress and support issue triaging using tools like JIRA dashboards and reports.
Maintain change control and ensure all requirement changes are documented and communicated appropriately.
Agility Communication & Stakeholder Management
Act as a liaison between business and technical teams ensuring alignment and realistic expectations.
Proficient in negotiating requirements prioritizing features based on impact feasibility and timeline.
Provide daily updates risk visibility and milestone tracking to project leadership.
A self-driven outcome-oriented professional who keeps delivery goals in focus and thrives in dynamic environments