Systems Analyst III

Job Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Working in close co-operation with the business customers and IT teams, the IT systems analyst applies advanced analytical and business skills to evaluate existing and identify new or enhanced systems, products and processes which advance business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The position’s essential duties include the following:
Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of business processes supported by software systems/products;
Documents business requirements and business processes; develops training programs, documents, and materials;
Analyzes and documents “as-is” and “to-be” scenarios (processes, models, use cases, plans and solutions);
Leads requirements reviews, design reviews, and change control activities;
Defines and implements standards, methods and procedures for requirements and testing activities;
Works as part of Scrum Team and effectively participates in daily stand-up, sprint planning, task estimates, task sequencing, task assignments, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
Other duties, as assigned.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
Type of Experience
Demonstrated experience with increasingly complex system analysis projects
Experience developing user stories based on business and system requirements
Experience defining and elaborating user stories with validation and acceptance criteria
Experience with various requirements gathering techniques and methodologies (UML/ Use cases, Activity diagrams, JAD sessions).
Experience with Scrum and/or other Agile Development frameworks

NOTE: In addition, please list any desired experience.
Experience with automated requirements engineering and testing tools
RDBMS experience (MS SQL Server and/or Oracle) and ability to write SQL queries.
Experience with Project Management Software
Experience with Software Development

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Analytical and problem solving skills
Developing and/or creating new or more effective ideas, approaches, etc.
Developing and executing short-range plans/decisions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment across a broad range of circumstances