Business Systems Analyst

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to support our Technical Lead during the discovery phase of a strategic Mainframe Modernization initiative. This role is instrumental in shaping the roadmap for migrating legacy mainframe systems to modern platforms and in supporting the development of a Request for Information (RFI) to identify and select the right vendor.

Responsibilities:

• Solution Analysis and Requirements: Interprets detailed information, considers different and complex solution options, provides recommendations, and translates highly complex business requirements into solution requirements.

• System Support: Identifies root cause of complex defects/incidents and communicates resolutions. Oversees quality assurance of systems changes and adherence to requirements.

• Communication and Documentation: Presents recommendations on complex technical or business issues to team members and client groups. Writes technical documentation in a clear and concise manner. Presents and writes functional and design specifications, decision requests, and develops end-user documentation.

• Testing: Executes high-complexity testing. Develops and reviews systems and end-user testing plans and results to ensure applications meet both business and IT technical integrity requirements

• Planning: Supports or leads projects of enterprise complexity. Conducts cost/analysis and feasibility/advisability studies for new projects, develops detailed project work plans, executes and monitors plans for large scale projects.

• Leadership: Provides guidance and assistance to project team members. Coordinates and prepares system demos and training.

Deliverables:

• Functional and Non-Functional Requirements Documents

• Solution Analysis and Requirements Documents

• System Support

• Communications and Documentation

• Test plans

• Impact Assessments

Qualifications:

• Knowledge/Technical Skills - Data modelling, process and system design, system architecture, functional capabilities, and configuration for high-complexity projects

• Business, statistical, and process analysis to determine opportunities for improvement, assess risk, and recommend and implement improvements

• Analytical/Problem Solving Skills - Identify root cause of complex defects/incidents and support resolution

• Impact assessments as a result of system design, technology changes/incidents

• Communication/Interpersonal Skills - Presenting recommendations on complex technical or business issues, both orally and writing complete complicated documentation in a clear concise manner

• Managing conflict and influencing change

• Organization Skills - Planning, prioritizing, and completing multiple concurrent tasks in an environment of changing deadlines, priorities, and requirements

• Leadership Skills - Coaching/teaching/mentoring on new approaches to Business Analysis, testing, and development practices

• Cross functional skills - Advanced understanding of concepts and the processes followed for software development and ability to identify improvements

• Advanced understanding of automated testing

• Enterprise understanding of system architecture

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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: 12277