The Senior Business Analyst will serveas liaison between end-users and product consultants. They are responsible for working with the client to understand the structure, policies, and operation of business.The Business Analyst will conduct needs assessments and preliminary cost/benefit analysis to assist in aligning business initiatives with technology solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop well-formed functional and non-functional requirements using modern or traditional techniques from which the application development team members can develop new software solutions or modify existing application software solutions.
- Have familiarity and usage of varying techniques related to diagramming, modeling, prototyping, and backlog management.
- Work with business users to solve business issues and identify opportunities for improved business solutions.
- Provide and/or lead input to estimates.
- Provide role leadership, in the form of coaching/mentoring of associates and standards enforcement for project team members and practice associates.
- Develop and maintain effective and collaborative relationships.
- Persuade others to reverse negative attitudes/behaviors. Maximize strengths/minimize limitations. Consolidate varied viewpoints/positions.
- Function in a scrum master/project manager/quality assurance capacity as a secondary marketable skill.
- Train and mentor mainstream IT concepts, technologies, and methods/frameworks.
- Other duties as assigned and directed.
Required Skills
- 3-5 years of equivalent work experience required, as an established business analyst.
- Experiencecreating, utilizing and maintainingtraditional and/or moderntechniques, templates and written communications used by both business and IT.
- Solid understanding of various methodologies & frameworks (PMBOK, Agile, Traditional, SCRUM).
- Experience with Agile projects.
- Excellent analytical andproblem-solvingskills.
- Effective oral and written communication and organization skills.Ability to balance one or multiple projects while remaining focused on the needs of end users, clients, and project team members
- Ability to be flexible on type of assignment (industry, framework, team size, scope, length of assignment, and location).
- Ability to flex the business analysis role based on project budget and client needs.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team of professionals.
- Comfortable giving and receiving open feedback and having difficult conversations with team members or clients.
- Work with business users to solve business issues and identify opportunities for improved business solutions
- Bachelor's degree in business management, communication, computer science, or a related field.
- Previous experience working in a technical consulting environment or with multiple clients.
- Continuous pursuit of professional development through certifications, training, or attending industry conferences.
- TOGAF, Certified Business Architect (CBA), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or similar certifications
Benefits - You'll love working at NRI not just for the usual benefits, but for our environment and culture!
- You'll work with a great group of people in a highly collaborative team and results oriented atmosphere
- You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and extremely positive environment where there is always the opportunity to challenge your skills and really move the needle
- You'll work with large, sophisticated, and progressive clients throughout North America
- We provide a comprehensive benefits program including: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending, 401(k) Plan, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, Generous Vacation and Flex Time Off Programs, Company Paid Holidays, and Training and Development Opportunities.
Notices
The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, or experience required of individuals in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
NRI North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
NRI North America will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
NRI North America will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with The Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to CareersBegin@nri-na.com.
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