Business System Analyst

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15222 – Mostly remote, Hybrid, must be local to Pittsburgh

PURPOSE

Leads IT&S projects, applications and vendors to meet the technology needs of the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Project Leadership - Follow consistent Project Management standards and methodologies on approved work and projects. Lead projects as assigned.
• Application Management – Support and manage system development life cycle for assigned applications
• Testing – Ensure that newly developed or enhanced computer systems are thoroughly tested and are properly deployed
• IT&S Liaison - Provide bridge to lead / support communications between business area and technical resources for design and development
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Typically possesses 2-5 years of relevant work experience in Systems Development, Project Management, Business Systems Analysis, or Logistics with Bachelor Degree.
• Project management background/experience desirable but not required.
• Transportation background preferred
• Entry level use of the prescribed systems development life cycle, including analysis, design, build, test and implementation.
• Exposure to Client Server and web base technology with the ability to understand the pros and cons of each.
• Understand database technologies including table structure and stored procedures. Ability to report on and update data via SQL.
• Understand limitations and positives regarding different technologies including development tools.
• MS office products (Word, Excel, Project, Visio).
• General computer aptitude (Navigation (IE, SharePoint), remote connectivity, accessing different data sources).
• Ability to trouble shoot and solve application problems where technical understanding of the application is required
• Must possess analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must possess organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to analyze and interpret business data and compare and contrast expected results from actual results.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with managers and end users within the company along with external vendors.