Business analyst
Company: University of Southern Mississippi
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Business AnalystThe University of Southern Mississippi is
currently accepting applications for the position of Business
Analyst.Position DetailsLocationHattiesburg118 College
DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United StatesDivisioniTech
AdministrationPosition TypeStaffEmployment StatusFull TimeGrant
FundedNoSalary Range57,195.00 - 57,195.00Posting Close DateOpen
until filledSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease include cover
letter.Job SummaryWorks with university stakeholders to solicit,
write, and manage user requirements including
technology-independent process and data models for internally and
externally developed technology solutions that meet the needs of
various business areas. Serves as liaison between the business
stakeholders and technical solution provider (e.g., vendors,
infrastructure team, development team, etc.). Oversees the
selection and implementation of software programs and hardware
resources that meet the business requirements providing analyst
support from inception through system implementation, as well as
managing test planning and execution to ensure that all
requirements are satisfied. May serve as project manager for
assigned projects.Primary Duties and Responsibilities + Business
Analysis: Conducts interviews with key project stakeholders to
understand and document business processes and workflows with their
relationships to current and future software solutions. Reviews and
analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and
develops strategies for improving or further leveraging these
systems. Translates business user concepts and ideas into
comprehensive business requirements, functional and technical
design documents. Conducts research on software and hardware
products to meet requirements and to support purchasing efforts.+
Documentation: Creates RFP/RFI, scope, requirements, use cases,
design, test planning/scrips, process flow diagrams and other
documentation as needed. Creates and/or reviews manuals,
procedures, and elated user documentation, ensuring documentation
is targeted to the appropriate audience.+ Communications:
Facilitates meetings with sponsors, stakeholders, and team members
to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users. Develops
concise and accurate reports with attention to detail.+ Leadership:
Leads meetings with team (USM stakeholders, vendors, consultants,
etc.), to manage the tasks in support of the project. Manages
conflict resolution and builds consensus to complete tasks per the
schedule. Serves as a mentor to other Business Analysts.+ Project
Management: As assigned, responsible for the delivery and
implementation of the project, including scope, objectives,
schedule, tasks, budget, documentation and resource management
using a PMO standard project management methodology that utilizes
tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, Cherwell, Office 365, etc.+
Standards: Develops process improvements for project management
methodologies and processes following industry standards to improve
business analysis functions. Serves as an advisor to Enterprise
Technology Planning Manager, Chief Information Officer, department
directors, and staff with respect to business analysis standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum
QualificationsBachelor'sdegree and a minimum of eight years'
directly related experience ormaster's degree in Business
Administration and a minimum of two yearsdirectly related BA
experience. Directly related experience may be substituted for the
education requirement on a year-for-year basisKnowledge, Skills &
Abilities-- Excellent analytical, creative problem-solving and
critical thinking skills.-- Excellent verbal and written
communication skills-- LeadershipPreferred Qualifications --
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems-- Experience in Agile
teams-- CBAP--- or CCBA-- or PMI PBA certification-- Knowledge of
and experience with ITIL methodologies-- Demonstrated project
management skills & methodologiesAbout The University of Southern
MississippiThe University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a
comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative
programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and
research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as
online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130 universities in the
nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of
Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research
activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes
experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and
engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM
is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in
theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver,
USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million
across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of
approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and
every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four
Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science Foundation Graduate
Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24
Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next
generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles,
USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit
www.usm.edu.As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The
University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women,
veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.Send to a
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