Business Systems Analyst

One of SGAs major financial clients is looking for aBusinessSystems Analyst for acontract position in Wilmington, DE. The BSA is the liaison between the lines of business and the Development team. The BSA works directly with the business to ensure requirements and goals are correctly understood during the Analysis phase. Also works directly with the development team to ensure system enhancements are correctly transitioned to the Build phase. Creates documentation (Functional Specifications) for the Development team to code functionality into customer support applications. Additional documentation created by the BSA to communicate planned system functionality and implementation processes to the business and development teams consists of the following: Use cases Activity diagrams Data flow diagrams Batch and online system process flows Subsystem touchpoints and dependencies Screen prototypes and user/interface designs . The BSA will conduct impact assessments to understand business and application implications to requests being considered. May be asked to provide technical andor business-execution consultation to various departments throughout the bank. The BSA is responsible for ensuring current and accurate system documentation, perform testing of system modifications, including test scripts (Verification Testing), and identify needed system training, educational tools and materials as a result of activities. May be involved with the Project Manager regarding planning/scheduling and resource allocation. The BSA should possess strong facilitation skills which will be utilized when leading focused discussions or using data collection tools (surveys, focus group, charting, reports) to achieve specific goals. The BSA is expected to be a self-starting, self-directed individual who has the ability to effectively execute their responsibilities while balancing multiple concurrent assignments. The BSA will be expected to possess and display Project Management skills and may be required to actively manage parts of, or entire projects. Qualifications : BA/BS Degree or Equivalent Experience preferred. 3 years related experience. Client/Server application development experience required. Development experience with Object-Oriented programming languages (C++, Java) is a plus but not required. Strong User-Centered Design experience. Experience using relational database management systems (Oracle). Strong experience using Visio. Experience in financial services and / or call center applications is strongly preferred. Knowledge of and experience with various SDLC methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills , the a bility to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Management experience a plus

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Category:	Information Technology
	> System Analyst
Location:	Wilmington, DE
County:	New Castle County
ZIP Code:	19801
Pay Rate:	competitive
Job Terms:	contract
Company:	Software Guidance
Phone:	914-681-0500 x374
Fax:	email only