Jewish Information Technology: [itroundtable] LEAD: Systems Analyst North NJ

Thursday, October 17, 2013

[itroundtable] LEAD: Systems Analyst North NJ

Please contact Mike directly: 973-586-3637 michael@jheartusa.com

Ann Bergquist

http://www.linkedin.com/in/annbergquist

Systems Analyst

salary 65-75k with 10% bonus

Location, North Jersey

Responsibilities:

Participate in business requirements gathering sessions with business analysts and other stakeholders.
Analyze business requirements in order to create detailed systems requirements documentation (SRDs), documents process flows and performs system impact analysis, ensuring quality and completeness of all deliverables and obtaining necessary SRD sign-offs.
Responsible for identifying and documenting both functional and non-functional systems requirements, ensuring quality Systems Requirements Documentation (SRD) is delivered to the development team.
Identify needed IT stakeholders and consult with appropriate IT partners to effectively design solutions for non-functional, security and reporting requirements.
Facilitate design sessions between developers, business analysts and testers to construct solutions that meet business needs and project goals.
Initiate peer review discussions and incorporate feedback into systems requirement documents.
Design screen / UI mockups for requirements documents to assist development teams in building screens
Provide support and assistance to business analysts, testers and developers to support the accurate creation of business requirements documentation, test cases and code/configuration of solutions.
Accurately tracks deliverables and key activities and provides estimates for completing system requirements.
Conduct requirements walkthrough with development and testing teams. Ensure clarification and understanding on all requirements and obtain sign-off.
Review coverage of test conditions and prioritize test scenarios for QA team.
Review defects attributed to systems analysis team and develop corrective action plan.
Assists with the management of change control requirements documentation through the use of a tool for requirements management.
Actively participate in weekly project calls and report on the project status / issues / risks.
Act as a liaison between the business analysts and other IT partners.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience conducting systems analysis and/or 3+ years application development experience
College degree or equivalent work experience.
Training in systems analysis and project management preferred.
Superior organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
Proficient in both Excel and Access.
In depth knowledge of software development lifecycle
Ability to build collaborative relationships
Strong interpersonal communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Excellent written communication skills – ability to clearly express thoughts and ideas through documentation
Formal systems analysis skills on project work is preferred.
Must demonstrate the ability to analyze problems, probe facts, analyze issues and present alternative solutions.
Highly motivated self-starter with an ability to effectively manage a range of tasks and projects in an environment with changing priorities.
Exhibit flexibility working in a fast-paced environment requiring quick response.