Business Analyst IV (Remote) - WashU IT

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Through strong knowledge of the organization’s technology infrastructure and specific software applications, helps the business address changes through technology. Performs all tasks to achieve an understanding of business change needs, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing, analyzing and documenting requirements and then supporting the communication and delivery of those requirements with relevant parties.

This position specifically works on projects with very large scope and impact for the WashU Medicine.

Job Description

• Prepares business cases working with university partners.
• Collaborates with Project Manager to plan approach to requirements elicitation and methods for requirements management and communication.
• Ensures business opportunities and objectives are clearly articulated.
• Performs current state analysis and/or root cause analysis as required.
• Plans modeling techniques to be used in requirements analysis (scope, process, rule, data, interface models, etc.).
• Works with Project Manager to plans validation of requirements in managing project scope, user acceptance, installation and deployment; helps determine metrics.
• Performs feasibility analysis as required for projects.
• Coordinates planning activities to meet objectives and timelines of overall program or project. Works with Project Manager to forecast required time and resources.
• Implements strategies for gathering, reviewing and analyzing data requirements.
• Performs requirements elicitation using techniques per plan.
• Documents requirements, establishes scope and objectives and determines strategy for evaluating requirements implementation in systems to achieve business goals.
• Organizes requirements by release and other needed categories and sets up traceability matrix; articulates requirements relationships and dependencies.
• Translates and simplifies requirements for appropriate use; performs gap analysis and requirements analysis working with technical team.
• Prioritizes requirements working with university partners and creates conceptual prototypes and mock-ups.
• Uses business process modeling, traceability and quality management techniques per methodology.
• Performs requirements management and communication; applies best practices for effective communication and problem-solving.
• Collaborates with project management to obtain requirements approvals per project plan; facilitates go/no go decisions.
• Validates requirements throughout process per plan.
• Uses requirements to drive the design or review of test cases; processes change requests.
• Provides consulting to all stakeholders regarding requirements management working with Project Management.
• Takes on assignments for very large projects and others as assigned.
• Monitors the technical team solution to ensure requirements fulfillment and solution evaluation.
• Leads and coordinates activities associated with requirements management vehicles.
• Provides coaching to junior business systems analyst staff to successfully accomplish objectives.
• Provides leadership to other Business Analysts assigned to projects.
• Assists department manager in the business systems analyst selection process and on-boarding new resources.
• Participates in recommending and leading implementation of continuous improvement plans for business analysis.
• Develops requirements adoption metrics and other methods of evaluating the long-term performance of the solution.
• Reviews and monitors the effectiveness of business analysis via test results.
• Provides status reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Work is normally performed in offices located across campus.
• Many activities require trips to various University offices and off-site locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Analyzing Business Processes And Data (6 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a healthcare setting or institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - International Institute of Business Analysis, Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) - Project Management Institute (PMI)

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Application Development, Business Analysis, Business Case Development, Client Service, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Data Modeling Techniques, Group Presentations, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), IT Methodologies, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Process Improvements, Project Administration, Requirements Development, Software Testing, Solutions Development, Technical Writing, Technology Development, Technology Research, Use Case Development

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.