Business Systems Analyst

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst

Salary/Rate: $35/hour

Location: Houston, TX

We have an immediate need for a Business Systems Analyst for a one year contract in Houston. The duration of this contract could be extended.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of gathering and analysing process and systems requirements to meet business goals and represent IT to the business organizations. This individual will apply proven analytical, communication and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT investments, turning functional business requirements into effective design solutions.

- Collaborate with project managers, solutions architects and project sponsors to determine project scope and how to execute multiple projects
- Meet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements, and systems goals, and identify and resolve systems issues
- Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications
- Translate effectively captured requirements into ready to code' design specifications
- Guide business partners in developing effective business processes and map to functional system design
- Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including system, integration, and customer acceptance, for modified and new systems, and other post-implementation support
- Analyze and determine root-cause for reported system issues
- Utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirement and functional specifications
- Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential problem areas in various IT systems
- Provide orientation to end users for all modified and new systems
- Knowledge of databases and SQL is required.
- Experience in education field is a huge plus (not mandatory)

Full job description available upon request