Business Analyst

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for a Business Analyst to provide technology planning, business analysis, requirements definition, systems design review, and client support services. Provides technical and project management expertise for multiple, concurrent, medium-sized projects from initiation to completion. The business analyst will analyze existing and new business processes, determine and define business requirements, and develop process maps that are translated into functional specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts joint technology planning, process designing and business requirement translating sessions with clients to identify and document business situations requiring technological solutions.

• Researches and develops business cases including technological alternatives, cost-benefit analysis, revenue implications, program area resources, and policy/procedural enhancements.

• Supports clients with the preparation and content of funding applications.

• Translates business processes into technical specifications.

• Prepares and or contributes to feasibility studies, requirements analyses, information strategy plans, and project proposals, within organizational and industry standards.

• Led small to medium-complex projects

• Develops project plans, obtain commitment from all groups, and recommend project plans to the approval authority.

• Monitors and controls project progress and takes corrective actions when required.

• Provides work direction and performance feedback to staff assigned to projects.

• Ensures completion and/or completes technical reviews, quality assurance checks, and post-implementation reviews.

• Ensures program logic and specifications are adhered to.

• Reviews project history, identifies potentially reusable systems components, and finalizes project completion document.

• Develops and implements procedures (i.e. naming conventions, data dictionary management, transaction definitions, testing/operational procedures, client training, etc).

• Documents changes to systems and costs of producing new manuals, reports, etc.

• Provides advice to clients regarding problem resolution and support issues.

• Assists more senior staff by performing components of major mission-critical systems projects.

• Participates in procurement processes as and when required

• Assists in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the organization’s proprietary software.

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of wider business operations, customer/client/stakeholder profiles, and needs.

• Ensures compliance and conformity to existing and/or new business processes.

• Designs, supports, and conducts various levels of system and report testing.

• Designs and or delivers system and process-related training.

• Leads projects and or chairs committees.

• Provide systems production support including data maintenance processes.

• Other related duties.

Requirements:

• Education

o Degree, diploma, certification, or equivalent in a business, computer science, or associated field.

• Experience

o Experience providing business analysis related to integrated custom applications with complex business processes, preferably in a Microsoft environment.

• Knowledge

o Change management processes and project management methodologies.

o Application design and development life cycle; and of Information Technology security.

o Business Analyst research tools and techniques such as data modeling, process mapping, and LEAN Six Sigma.

Competencies:

• Service Orientation implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the public, co-workers, other branches/divisions, other ministries/agencies, other government organizations, and non-government organizations. It means focusing one's efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of the customer/client.

• Teamwork and Co-operation is the ability to work cooperatively within diverse teams, work groups, and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.

• Results Orientation is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one’s past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation); challenging goals that one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done (continuous improvement). Thus, a unique accomplishment also indicates a Results Orientation.

• Integrity refers to actions that are consistent with what one says are important. People with integrity "walk the talk" by communicating intentions, ideas, and feelings openly and directly, and welcoming openness and honesty even in difficult negotiations.

Role Specific:

• Analytical thinking is the ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components and identifying key or underlying complex issues. It implies the ability to organize and compare the various aspects of a problem or situation and determine cause-and-effect relationships (“if…then…”) to resolve problems in a sound, decisive manner. Checks to ensure the validity or accuracy of all information.

• Planning, Organizing, and Co-ordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities, and allocating resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization’s mandate.

• Innovation indicates an effort to improve performance by doing or promoting new things, such as introducing a previously unknown or untried solution or procedure to the specific area or organization.

• Commitment to Continuous Learning involves a commitment to think about the ongoing and evolving needs of the organization and to learn how new and different solutions can be utilized to ensure success and move the organization forward.

• Partners with Stakeholders is the desire to work co-operatively with all stakeholders to meet mutual goals. It involves an awareness that a relationship based on trust is the foundation for success in delivering results

Hourly rate: $75 - $80 per hour.

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 11192