IT Business Analyst

Business Systems Analyst

Position Summary:

The Business Systems Analyst will review analyze and evaluate business systems and user needs. Responsible for writing detailed descriptions of user needs program functions and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. This includes developing solutions to business problems operational area consulting systems and data architectures project management and implementation evaluation. The position will also maintain knowledge of current information technology and business requirements in order to recommend solutions consistent with company and departmental objectives and require extensive interaction with business systems user community and IT staff.

Essential Functions:

• Provide business analysis and moderate technical support for process control ERP data collection systems and miscellaneous applications developed and maintained by IT.
• Research output requirements and business transactions to identify source data processing logic data security needs system controls and interfaces related to planning program specifications and system operation.
• Apply broad working knowledge of system standards technologies and methodologies to the definition and implementation of business systems or functions.
• Direct subsystem activities including consulting design review status reporting implementation reviews and acceptance of results.
• Document implemented systems to include a reference manual for the system and business practices/procedures.
• Contribute to the applications development standards and procedures at the department and division level.
• Provide for the appropriate levels of training for system users including shop floor support as needed.
• Define issues develops alternatives determine impacts and makes recommendations.
• Determine program specifications or processes to achieve stated requirements.
• Test programs or system processes for adherence to stated requirements.
• Develop project plans and manages development/support efforts.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and reports variances.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to stay current with technology and maintains knowledge plus learn new technology quickly.
• Continuously available to support business needs with a sense of urgency including off-shift and weekend support.
• Skilled in designing and developing business applications including manufacturing finance and data collection.
• Strong critical thinking and decision making skills.

Desired Skills:

• Recognized for working effectively and collaboratively with all levels of the business.
• Strong project management approaches in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated individual.

Experience & Education

• Associates degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a relevant field. BS degree preferred.
• APICS certification or specialized training or certifications related to manufacturing and engineering a plus.
• Two years of experience working in IT operations with a firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Microsoft SQL Microsoft Office Microsoft Outlook Enterprise reporting tools Visio Microsoft Project VB6 C# T-SQL.

Physical Demands

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

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