Junior Business Analyst

About the Role

This role involves the independent analysis, design, implementation, and modification of complex computer systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Support and Conversions (5%):
• Assist in identifying relevant data sources and analyzing data fields.
• Perform data migration as needed, including analysis, mappings, and transformations.
• Assist in documenting metadata and business rules related to data and transformations.
• Support (30%):
• Develop and maintain extensive business process documentation for assigned functional areas and product lines.
• Work with product owners, product teams, and other IT teams to troubleshoot, analyze, gather requirements, and propose resolutions.
• Communicate potential impacts of solutions.
• Execute solutions.
• Test systems independently and in collaboration with product owners.
• Reporting (20%):
• Work with product teams and product owners to define and document reporting needs.
• Create reports within applications and/or external reporting systems.
• Coordinate with other teams to implement solutions and communicate them to appropriate parties.
• Seek opportunities to enhance business processes or solve problems through reporting solutions, acquiring advanced report-developing skills.
• Testing (15%):
• Work with the QM team and product owners to define and document manual test scripts aligned with business processes.
• Use automated testing tools when available.
• Maintain and enhance test script documentation.
• Execute tests on schedule and troubleshoot results.
• Recommend enhancements to business processes to product owners.
• Consulting/Enhancing (30%):
• Work with product owners, product teams, product managers, and vendors to understand business needs and vendor product roadmaps.
• Document requirements into functional and technical specifications using various business analytic techniques.
• Recommend solutions to product owners.
• Implement and test enhancements based on University product roadmap priorities with the product team.
• Coordinate with other teams to implement solutions and communicate them to appropriate parties.
• Manage some enhancements from beginning to end with less need for supervisor consultation.
• Serve as the primary departmental representative on software solution implementations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area.
• Experience in computer system development and modification.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices, with the ability to apply them in complex, difficult, or unprecedented situations.
• Ability to perceive, observe, and achieve clarity of vision (100%).
• Ability to communicate and express oneself.
• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
• Not responsible for supervising employees.
• Standard Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week.
• Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives.
• Location: Seneca, SC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience in computer system development and modification.
• Strong knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices related to computer systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.