Functional Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst II Job Duration: 3+ Months Contract role Interview Method: Phone then In Person Address:t Fort Mill SC USA 29715 Working hours: 8AM to 5PM Hiring Manager’s Note: “Our expectations are focused around building product and business knowledge. In addition, we expect the BA 2 to build upon their collaboration skills and leadership skills. Our goals with a BA 2 are to promote leadership skills within the BA team, then build upon those to help them to become leaders outside the team. Individuals in the BA 2 role participate in team initiatives and in some cases, are the leads for an initiative in order to help hone their leadership skills.”? Responsibilities: • Responsible for business analysis activities in accordance with Client’s systems development methodology and supporting projects within a specific portfolio area (sales and marketing, supply chain, finance, etc.). • This individual may work independently or with other Portfolio associates to deliver small scale projects or deliverables for larger projects. • Responsible for collecting, documenting, and confirming business requirements and functional specifications. • Works in close collaboration with business partners and developers to ensure consistent understanding of business processes and requirements. • Defines, develops, and delivers test plans and associated test case scenarios. • Establishes effective relationships with other departments; builds and maintains effective business partner relationships. • Assists with tasks and deliverables related to System Development Life Cycle phases for package and custom solutions • Attends and participates in user and project meetings and teams to expand knowledge, as a participant and not in a lead capacity; facilitates project status meetings; tracks project status. • Investigates and documents project issues and detailed requirements • Frequently interacts with IT staff including business area management, portfolio managers, vendors, consultants and other contractors. • Must be willing to travel up to 35% of the time. • Excellent discovery and active listening skills • Good interpersonal skills • Good relationship building skills • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing • Good group presentation skills • Good analytical and problem-solving skills • Good Mathematical skills • Good organizational skills • Good leadership skills • Good staff development skills • Knowledge of computers to operative effectively with computer hardware such as general mainframe, midrange, network and desktop technologies; computer software includes application development lifecycle, MS Office Suite and Outlook All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.