Business Systems Analyst

Our client is a signature Pacific Northwest brand seeking a Business/Systems Analyst to provide business expertise in identifying and designing improvements on application(s) or database system(s). This candidate will provide user support and troubleshooting, input on business requirements, system and process enhancement support and documentation, system maintenance, and partner training. Works under supervision of more experienced analyst(s).

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Acts as contact for all users on system issues or problems.
- Troubleshoots, analyzes and escalates software and hardware issues as needed to ensure resolution and keep systems operational.
- Develops recommendations and coordinates issue resolution with IT and outside service providers based on business unit priorities.
- Documents and communicates problem resolution.
- Documents appropriate training materials to support the needs of the functional area.
- Assists in providing ongoing end user systems training to ensure continued and correct use of application and to roll out new tools and procedures.
- Maintains the integrity and the functionality of business unit systems by performing system and database maintenance.
- Monitors system performance; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
- Monitors usage, practices, trends to identify potential problems.
- Maintains systems configurations, documentation and procedures, such as user setups and interface administration for departmental computing or non-enterprise systems.
- Researches, design and schedules standardized reports or create ad hoc reports or data queries to support the business unit.
- Maintains standardized reports currently in production.
- Maintains a log of completed and ongoing system changes.
- Participates in cross functional teams to provide recommendations on new initiatives or projects.
- Works with IT partners, functional analysts and vendors on small to medium projects to coordinate system enhancements.
- Tracks project progress and provides updates to impacted parties.
- Communicates new system functionality to department and assists users in understanding implications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Functional experience in relevant business area: 2 years
- End user support and training: 1 year
- Systems design, testing and implementation: 1 year
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Effective customer service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to convey technical information in an accessible and understandable manner
- Analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Systems and process flow documentation skills
- Understanding of functional area business objectives, strategies and work flow processes
- Working knowledge of business specific application system (eg, Portal, CAD, MRP, HRMS, applicant tracking)
- Administrative and organizational skills
- Knowledge of business requirements management

This contract position is expected to be 3 months in duration.