Lead Business Analyst

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Saint Paul MN (Hybrid) - with at least three days in the office each week.

Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

Lead pre-discovery sessions with clients stakeholders to review each process and form.

Analyze and document current-state workflows for all identified processes and forms.

Work closely with the vendor to validate and document future-state processes ensuring they meet client requirements.

Capture and document additional requirements not addressed by the EDMS project for future consideration.

Integration Design & Management

Coordinate and fulfil configuration and data requests from the vendor for each process/form.

Develop detailed integration specifications for SWIFT and SEMA4 covering both inbound and outbound transactions.

Collaborate on the creation of an integration strategy and project schedule ensuring alignment with overall objectives.

Oversee integration activities in partnership with client and its IT department to ensure seamless execution.

Define and document data elements success/failure criteria and exception handling for all SWIFT and SEMA4 integrations.

Testing & Validation

Design and document high-level test scenarios for integrations including success and failure paths.

Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for forms processes and integrations ensuring stakeholder sign-off.

Project Planning & Support

Assist in developing comprehensive project plans including:

Test Plan

Communication Plan

Training Plan

Deployment Plan

Present complex information clearly and concisely.

Translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Understand and articulate complex business processes.

Provide knowledge transfer

Desired Skills

Minimum of 8 years in an IT Business Analyst role.

At least two (2) long-term engagements (one year or more) in a Business Analyst capacity.

Demonstrated experience with enterprise-level solutions and business process improvement initiatives.

Proven experience to lead requirements gathering for complex IT projects in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders and business functions.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Expertise in:

Gap analysis and opportunity identification.

Problem definition and root cause analysis.

Information gathering and research.

Alternatives evaluation and creative solution development.

Implementation of effective resolutions.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrated success in:

Collaborating within cross-functional teams.

Building strong relationships across all levels including senior leadership.

Managing competing priorities and navigating conflicting interests across business units.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of:

Quality Assurance (QA) principles and practices.

Project Management (PM) methodologies.

Possession of a Business Analyst Certification (e.g. IIBA CBAP or equivalent) preferred.

Required Skills:

Minimum of 8 years in an IT Business Analyst role Experience with enterprise-level solutions and business process Gap analysis and opportunity identification Quality Assurance (QA) principles and practices Project Management (PM) methodologies Possession of a Business Analyst Certification (e.g. IIBA CBAP or equivalent) preferred.

Required Education:

Bachelors degree or Associate Degree

Location: Saint Paul MN (Hybrid) - with at least three days in the office each week.ResponsibilitiesRequirements Gathering & Analysis Lead pre-discovery sessions with clients stakeholders to review each process and form. Analyze and document current-state workflows for all identified p...