Job Details

Job Title: Business Analyst

Job Type: Long term, W2 Contract (2+ years)

Compensation: $30-$35 per hour

Location: Onsite- Fountain Valley, CA

Work Authorization: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our dynamic IT department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis within the IT sector and will be responsible for a variety of analytical and administrative tasks. This role requires excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to support our growing team and ensure the successful execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis: Utilize tools such as Excel and Power BI to analyze data, generate insights, and support decision-making processes.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for projects, processes, and systems.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with vendors, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Executive Summary Creation: Prepare executive summaries and reports for senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Budget Management: Assist in the preparation and management of departmental budgets, including tracking expenses and forecasting future needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and stakeholders, to ensure project alignment and success.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Requirements Gathering: Elicit, document, and validate business requirements for new projects and system enhancements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between stakeholders and the IT team to ensure clear understanding and alignment of project objectives.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis within the IT industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI.
• Strong understanding of business analysis principles and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budget management and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of vendor management and contract negotiation.
• In-depth understanding of the Information Technology industry and its business dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA).
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and best practices.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.