Business Analyst (Consultant)

Description

* We're excited to welcome new team members, and we're specifically focusing on candidates located in Washington State and Texas. We're on the lookout for a diverse range of talents to join our consultant roster, which we'll use for both current and upcoming client projects. We're interested in individuals with skills in areas such as data analysis, business analysis, business intelligence, reporting, data governance, data management, etc.

Remote work options are available for many roles.*

As a Business Analyst Consultant for AG Consulting Partners, a typical day might include the following:

• Documenting data relationships and write basic SQL statements
• Implementing and managing standard testing procedures for system changes
• Facilitating requirement sessions with team members and building comprehensive work products documenting requirements, including validation and traceability of requests
• Facilitating user acceptance testing, documenting the test results, and helping procure business approvals
• Working with business owners/SMEs to understand automation opportunities and analyze them to identify process changes that need to happen
• Performing root cause analysis to identify solutions that address the true source of issues
• Actively participating in project phases and report status updates to the Project Manager, including feasibility, requirements, development, quality assurance (QA), implementation, and maintenance

This job is for you if:

• You like helping people and don’t need to take credit for success. You’re patient and calm under pressure. You’re motivated and thrive in ambiguity. You know how to influence others without authority.
• You are great at holding people accountable and influencing decision-making.
• You’re humble. You view every experience as an opportunity to learn something new.
• You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions. You don’t get easily discouraged. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it.
• You pay attention to the details. As far as you’re concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right every time. You stay focused, and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
• You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change, you know how to roll with the punches.
• You communicate clearly. You can explain almost anything to anyone, and you’re comfortable communicating in writing and meetings.

Requirements

You have:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business analysis, business management, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in ERP reporting tools (Workday, SAP, Oracle)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting Public Sector clients, including federal, state, or local government, and higher education institutions
• Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of ERP modules and integration with reporting tools and third-party datasets
• Experience communicating analytical outcomes through written communication to both business and technical teams
• Proven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutions
• Experience installing, configuring, documenting, testing, training, and implementing new applications and systems
• Knowledge/experience with Agile methodologies

You might also have:

• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools is a plus
• Experience in creating Test case scripts for regression/functional testing
• Proven project management experience, preferably with PMP or similar certification

Benefits

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The compensation for this position is tailored to reflect your unique skill set, relevant experience, and the current dynamics of the job market. We strive to ensure that our compensation package is competitive and fair, taking into account various factors to provide a rewarding opportunity for our team members.