Business Systems Analyst (BSA)

BSA needed for a contract opportunity with our client in Manhattan Beach, CA. JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for consulting with the business, defining business requirements, analyzing business processes and ensuring the timely implementation of business enabling technology.

• Will be deeply involved throughout the solution development lifecycle and is expected to take personal responsibility and ownership for delivery and results.
• Will perform all duties in accordance with the company's policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates.
• The successful candidate must be able to work independently with guidance on key requirements provided by business partners.
• Gather and document business requirements, formulate use cases, participate in solution design.
• Track requirements, provide status, and ensure quality of solution throughout the project.
• Create functional specifications for new or modified systems and processes.
• Recommend system and/or process improvements.
• Act as the primary contact for systems, reporting and process related analysis.
• Assist the Project Manager with scope management, change management.
• Participate in project communications, training materials and business procedures / documentation.
• Conceptualize and design Dashboards and reports that are representative of the business unit's productivity.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience as a Business Analyst.
• Strong background using Client DNA is a plus.
• Experience must include working independently on projects that built or enhanced large or complex production systems.
• Mortgage, finance services, banking or credit union industry experience preferred.
• Thorough familiarity with problem analysis and excellent level of problem-solving capabilities to establish adequate solutions to operating problems.
• Excellent communication verbal and in writing.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Must be highly organized and capable of handling multiple tasks concurrently, are able to redirect priorities based upon current workload.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and personally participate in projects.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Ability to translate needs of users and external entities into projects or tasks which are practical (good analytical skills) and are well synthesized and integrated into the systems environment.