Business Analyst

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Business Analyst Beaverton, Oregon Contract 12 Months + --Experience with enterprise-level heavy duty data integrations and corresponding API's, including integration with 3rd party vendors for enterprise to vendor API requests and responses. --Experience with full implementation cycles, from project start through the finish into a warranty support period.--Cloud experience important. Azure is a plus. --Does not need to be told how to write user stories. Can drop into a project mid-stream. Experience with credit or financial systems, including underwriting, desired but not a deal breaker. ----Summary:The Business Analyst will function as the primary point of contact between Information Technology and internal lines of business within Client. The ideal candidate will understand our client's Information Technology needs, translate those into structured requirements to enable story creation that feeds delivery teams operating in agile Scrum, Kanban and traditional waterfall.----This position works with a cross-functional team(s) consisting of engineers, vendors, business, and operations representatives. This position requires collaborating with a wide variety of technical and business stakeholders to deliver high quality product and process descriptions, business and functional requirements, testing, and assist in the development of business cases. Clear and thorough documentation of information is a key aspect of the role.----As our Business Analyst you will:--------------------------- Organize and facilitate the development of business ideas into business and functional requirements that can be distilled into epics and MVP's.--------------------------- Proactive approach and communication to stakeholders, keeping them current with status, and quickly escalating issues for help in removing barriers and finding resolutions when needed.--------------------------- Develop and measure product KPIs, derive key insights, and monitor system performance against objectives.--------------------------- Work closely with project teams that range from product owners, Scrum teams, vendors, and business stakeholders, and support the development of work plans and cost/benefit analysis.--------------------------- Contract and vendor management: build partnerships across organizational, departmental, and geographical boundaries.--Accountability:The incumbent must meet work deadlines, have regular attendance, good oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to work with a team, ability to multi-task, use a PC and a computer terminal, and the specialized telephone system. It requires access to all areas of the office, and the ability to sit for extended periods of time, periodically bending and twisting, and frequent application of a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.-- The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation where necessary.----Requirements:--------------------------- 5+ years professional experience working in, or managing cross-functional teams.--------------------------- Experience with the Agile framework.--------------------------- Experience defining and documenting Themes, Epics, and User Stories.--------------------------- Experience prioritizing and managing backlogs.--------------------------- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with a customer service orientation; ability to discuss technical topics with a non-technical audience.--------------------------- Possess business acumen and have the ability to work closely with all levels of employees and management.--------------------------- Experience with working with integrated Vendor solutions, managing vendor engagements is a plus.--------------------------- Experience with business process improvements and methodologies is preferred.--------------------------- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or related field is preferred.--------------------------- Experience in financial services or servicing operations desirable.--------------------------- Experience with building go-to-market strategies and plans is a plus.----Why Kelly--?By partnering with Kelly IT, you'll have direct connections to top companies around the globe-giving you the chance to put your tech skills to work on some of today's most intriguing, innovative, and high-visibility projects. In a world where change is the only constant, our unparalleled connections and IT market expertise help you take your skills exactly where you want to go. We're here to help you gain experience, keep learning, and move your career forward.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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