Business Analyst

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!Responsible for participating in the analysis of business processes, application requirements, development of detail project specifications, and the development and implementation of major business initiatives.Business AnalystJOB RESPONSIBILITIESData Analysis & Presentation

Develops business insights based on analysis of results, and communicate key findings to various members of management to facilitate data-driven decision-making.

Assists in the development of measurement processes/methods for assessing progress towards goals and project outcomes.

Leads efforts to define business and systems requirements including documenting processes, business requirements and resulting technology needs.

Prepares reports, performs analyses, and evaluates opportunities.

Develops polished executive-level presentations and confidently delivers the information to internal business associates and external clients in a clear and concise fashion.

Assists in identifying best practices through a review of processes.

Establishes and maintains relationships with various departments.

Project Management

Gathers appropriate resources to complete assigned projects on time and within budget.

Escalates obstacles/issues to meeting timelines and deliverables.

Reports project status according to prescribed timelines for a given project.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT or directly related field.

Experience:

Four (4) years’ experience as a Business Analyst.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Communicates effectively in both written and oral

Knowledge in operational business processes and systems

Proficient in various software programs, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and processes

Good leadership, inter-personal and motivational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills with all levels of management, end-users and peers

Understanding of databases, logic views, query tools, and standard file layouts for conversions and interfaces

WORK CONDITIONSWORK ENVIRONMENTWhen considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions

Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required

Standard business dress is required

Work PosturesWhen considering the work postures associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day

Physical DemandsWhen considering the physical demands associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work HoursWhen considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

Working a number of evenings every month

Postal Code: 77019Category (Portal Searching): Information TechnologyJob Location: US-TX - HoustonJob Profile ID: C00184Time Type: Full timeLocation Name: SCI Corporate Office II