Business Analyst For Varicent ApplicationNeed a business analyst for an application Varicent. Have a new project to implement Varicent for incentive compensation and need a business analyst for 10 months to help implement the new tool. Gathers business requirements through collaboration with internal/external customers.
Communicates requirements to counterparts within the IT organization. Communicates technical constraints, concerns and other variables identified within IT to the business. Acts as liaison between the business units and IT.
Supports the development of project proposals, business cases, project charters and related documents. Travel may be required.Key Accountabilities And ResponsibilitiesJob Knowledge/Business FocusAssists in the creation and/or execution of test plans for new or changed applicationsContributes to prototype development of user application interfacesParticipates in workflow analysis in support of requirements definitionsCommunicates to business constituents in easily understood termsIdentifies project specific risks throughout the development lifecycleUnderstands the basic tenets of information risk securityUnderstands data modelsUnderstands project plans and is able to clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelinesAssists in the collection and consolidation of required information and dataTakes input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedbackAdheres to project standards defined by project managementAccurately employs our methodology and documentation toolsProactively carries out project support/administrative functionsEstablishes reasonable deadlines and personal work plans and manages time effectivelyDocuments and analyzes required information and dataPrepares requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendationsUnderstands technical design specificationsMay participate in developing and conducting test plansTakes input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedbackUnderstands the necessity of project standards and applies them consistentlyDevelops internal and external meeting objectives and agendasPrioritizes multiple tasks effectivelyManaging ResourcesCreates project plans with timelines, resolves problems, controls projects, and ensures deadlines and project budgets are met, when defined as project leadCoordinates IT/Business related activities during design, development and implementation including customer acceptance testing, customer training schedules, pilots and rollouts with development, technical, support, operation and business areasLeadershipFollows through with commitments and fosters mutual trustAssumes additional responsibility without being askedOtherUnderstands the financial implications of decisions and requests as it relates to ITCommunication: Listens to others and accepts input from team members. Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts verbally.
Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional.Job Knowledge: Understands basic Internet and client/server architectures. Possesses basic knowledge of HTML. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.