The IT Business Analyst is responsible for business and systems analysis functions supporting his/her assigned applications. Apply proven analytical, communication and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT investments, turning functional business requirements into effectively designed solutions. This includes gathering and analyzing data in support of business cases, leading system projects for business units, building systems requirements, providing application support, and managing external software vendors. Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the daily performance and operation of enterprise-level software applications Perform the following duties: budgeting, quality control, research, purchasing of assets or software, contract negotiation and management Act as a liaison between technology teams, support teams, business units, and senior management Collaborate with project managers, solutions architects and project sponsors to determine project scope and how to execute multiple projects Meet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements, and systems goals, and identify and resolve systems issues Document functional business requirement and interpret into system designs Analyze and determine root-cause for reported system issues Conduct research into on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts Utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirement and functional specifications Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems. Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential problem areas in IT systems across the organization. Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including system, integration, and customer acceptance, for modified and new systems, and other post-implementation support. Manage and track the status of requirements throughout the project lifecycle; enforce and redefine as necessary. Work independently on projects and analysis Maintain reference documentation for audit purposes Perform other duties as assigned Nights and weekends As required ScopeStaff supervision and development: No Decision making: Provides data for decision making Travel: Up to 5% Flex Designation: Anywhere The anticipated salary range for this position is $78,100 – $117,100 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.