Business Analyst
Horizontal Talent

*upon offer, candidates must complete a background and drug screen*

Job Summary:
This role will provide support for organization change by defining needs, recommending solutions, and supporting project management activities for initiatives.

Responsibilities:

•Oversee project elements of the business case, eliciting requirements, requirements analysis, communication, testing and training.
•Assist in development and implementation of strategic and support plans.
•Assist with request for proposal (RFP) activities to deliver functional requirements, vendor scorecards, criteria & scoring results, demo scenarios & scoring results
•Facilitate the collection and delivery of requirements, business/use cases, documentation, and test plans, cases, scripts, management and approval.
•Support the execution of process improvement initiatives, creating process flow charts, value stream mapping and related documentation
•Assist in the creation and use of measurement activities required to report on project effectiveness, return on investment (ROI) and other success metrics.
•Assist in the project documentation management based on the needs of each project.
•Collaborate with stakeholders and project team members to improve the quality of project and program delivery.
•Assist in the education and promotion of related methodologies and processes to stakeholders across the institute.
•Perform on-going learning and training related to business analysis, project management and stakeholder activities

Skillset and Experience :

•Intermediate knowledge of Business Analysis Body of Knowledge guidelines (BABOK)
•Fundamental knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge guidelines (PMBOK)
•Fundamental knowledge of change management principles
•Fundamental knowledge of healthcare / research operations and systems
•Fundamental knowledge of risk management principles
•Advanced proficiency in business analysis techniques and principles.
•Advanced proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and diagramming software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
•Excellent verbal and written communications skills
•Excellent critical thinking / problem-solving skills
•Excellent customer service skills
•Excellent organizational skills
•Strong presentation skills
•Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
•Ability to influence others to accomplish tasks outside of the direct span of control