Sr. Business Analyst - Minneapolis, United States - ECMC Group
Description
Choosing a career with ECMC Group means joining a nonprofit corporation with a mission to help students succeed.With a vibrant mission and values, great benefits, and strong community involvement, ECMC Group companies are an ideal team to join.
Job Summary:
The Senior Business Analyst is the primary liaison between the business and IT, representing the interest of internal and external clients and trading partners, to ensure the business function is effective and supported from a technical perspective.
In addition, this candidate will partner with a cross-functional team of experts to design and deliver business reviews that provide valuable insights and influence decision-making.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Works independently with business representatives to fully define the business need and objective for complex and/or strategic initiatives.
Provides advanced business analysis, design, software testing, implementation skills, and influences the outcome of multiple projects including budgeting, execution, implementation, and overall cost.
Performs complex impact assessment of changes to requirements and designs.Synthesizes complex data from disparate sources to understand the qualitative and quantitative impacts of the business need in the current environment.
Effectively conducts root cause analyses for complex problems using multiple techniques.Elicits business-related requirements and acceptance criteria as input into IT solutions using relevant elicitation techniques.
Models scope, requirements, and acceptance criteria through matrices, text, and diagrams such as business and/or data process flows and use case narratives.
Recommends testing approach to Quality Assurance partner based on the scope and timelines according to approved standards.Resolves complex issues or inquiries with minimal assistance or guidance.
Mentors' junior business analysts as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or relevant education and experience in lieu of degree
5 years' of demonstrated work experience performing business analysis activities related to systems enhancements and/or IT solutions
Experience developing business requirements and acceptance criteria within the SDLC lifecycle.
Experience leading cross functional teams, including business and IT teams.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (PPT, Excel, Word and Visio)
Advanced ability to solve problems, think critically, and analyze information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) from International Institute of Business Analysis
PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Advanced Agile Scrum Training
Experience with Confluence and JIRA
Student Loan industry experience is a plus
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Position is in Minneapolis and not eligible for remote.
ECMC Group is committed to ensuring our diverse, inclusive and equitable culture is built on a strong sense of belonging, where everyone feels seen, heard and encouraged to show up as their authentic self.