AS400 Mainframe Business Analyst - Oil and Gas - Remote

Job Description

The Worker will perform advanced (senior-level) business analysis work related to implementing complex, emerging technology hardware and software projects for the Mainframe Transformation Program.

Duties involve use of multiple methods in gathering, developing, and documenting requirements; the review, assessment, and development of business processes; the creation and validation of user acceptance testing; and research and special project support provided to users. This role will work under limited to minimal direction, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position will be responsible for analysis and documentation in the implementation of multiple inter-related projects (including implementation of software applications in Software as a Service (SaaS) or Commercial off the Shelf (COTS), migration of data from the mainframe to the new systems and building a Data Warehouse). Ensures that deliverables and materials are produced and maintained in accordance with established processes and procedures, are of consistent quality, and use accepted business analysis methodologies. May assign and / or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II.  CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements :

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills / experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required / Preferred

Experience

Required

Business analysis experience on software development projects including : the preparation of project related documentation.

Required

Strong interpersonal, collaborative, analytical, written / verbal / presentation communication skills in English (specifically technical writing); and well versed with MS Office suite of products and prototyping / screen mock-up tools such as Visio, SnagIt,

Required

Hands-on requirements elicitation; client management and technical documentation including traceability, use cases, prototyping, and data modeling.

Required

Facilitating interactive sessions with business and cross functional teams.

Required

Strong analysis experience and expertise in assessing Production Support issues to determine Root Cause and document items needed for data or system correction.

Required

Developing / maintaining an understanding of key business drivers / impacts, assisting clients with identifying and solving business

Required

Facilitating analysis of business and functional requirements and design of technology specifications, working with business / functional personnel.

Required

Defining functional design and systems specifications; preparing / reviewing / delivering completed packages.

Required

Participating in and providing guidance to Business and Functional Units in developing and completing user acceptance testing, training, and implementation-related activities.

Preferred

Familiarity with mainframe environments; SQL; Salesforce environments; Remedyforce; Core Java / J2EE development environment, and relational databases.

Preferred

Experience with process improvement strategies and methodologies.

Preferred

Proven ability to lead change and design more efficient processes.

Preferred

Experience in Oil and Gas industry as well as general compliance and enforcement related projects as a Business Analyst.

Preferred

Proven ability to work compatibly within multifaceted teams; resolve conflict; and deal with challenging situations.

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent work experience.

II.  CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements :

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills / experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required / Preferred

Experience

8+

Required

Business analysis experience on software development projects

including : the preparation of project related documentation.

8+

Required

Strong interpersonal, collaborative, analytical, written / verbal /

presentation communication skills in English (specifically

technical writing); and well versed with MS Office suite of

products and prototyping / screen mock-up tools such as Visio,

SnagIt, Adobe Illustrator, or Axure.

8+

Required

Hands-on requirements elicitation; client management and

technical documentation including traceability, use cases,

prototyping, and data modeling.

8+

Required

Facilitating interactive sessions with business and cross

functional teams.

8+

Required

Strong analysis experience and expertise in assessing Production Support issues to determine Root Cause and document items needed for data or system correction.

8+

Required

Developing / maintaining an understanding of key business drivers / impacts, assisting clients with identifying and solving business

8+

Required

Facilitating analysis of business and functional requirements and design of technology specifications, working with business /

functional personnel.

8+

Required

Defining functional design and systems specifications; preparing / reviewing / delivering completed packages.

8+

Required

Participating in and providing guidance to Business and

Functional Units in developing and completing user acceptance

testing, training, and implementation-related activities.

Preferred

Familiarity with mainframe environments; SQL; Salesforce

environments; Remedyforce; Core Java / J2EE development

environment, and relational databases.

Preferred

Experience with process improvement strategies and

methodologies.

Preferred

Proven ability to lead change and design more efficient

processes.

Preferred

Experience in Oil and Gas industry as well as general

compliance and enforcement related projects as a Business

Analyst.

Preferred

Proven ability to work compatibly within multifaceted teams;

resolve conflict; and deal with challenging situations.

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business

Administration or related discipline or equivalent work

experience.