Business Analyst 1 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Project Home

Job Summary

The Business Analyst is responsible for supporting a learning culture through the coordination of all data entry, analysis, and reporting of program outcomes to aid to program development and delivery. The Business Analyst develops policies, procedures, and data ownership models for the use of select business applications used within Project HOME. The Business Analyst documents the desired state workflow processes, performs gap and risk analysis, and mediates translation between business processes and the supporting technology infrastructure. The Business Analyst understands how data is integrated between applications and defines the appropriate use of data for all systems. This position requires the unique blend of business analysis and technical knowledge. Strong analytical and technical writing is essential in this position.

BENEFITS: Project HOME offers a competitive compensation package which includes health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at minimum cost to our employees, company-funded life and disability insurances, paid parental leave, spending accounts, and a 401K plan with 100% matching contributions up to 5% of compensation. Additionally, we offer generous PTO accruals, which include paid sabbatical leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as the key liaison across all functional areas and provides recommendations for improved system processes, including business units, information technology, and outside vendors.

• Develop information systems strategies with business users, define business objectives, and identify cost/benefit impact to the company of proposed projects.

• Responsible for researching, analyzing, designing, proposing, and delivering appropriate solutions with best practices and aligning with business requirements.

• Review and make recommendations on existing platforms for continuous improvement, enhance and resolve performance issues associated with software and system architecture.

• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting for issues that disrupt critical business processes and analyze required remediation that addresses the root cause.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining system documentation, system standards, policies, and SOPs for existing and new systems.

• Analyzes user project proposals, identifies omissions and errors in requirements, conducts feasibility studies, recommends an optimum approach, and develops systems and/or applications design for approved projects.

• Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of software's business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments.

• Develop data ownership guidelines and data models on how data is to be used. Define data integration policies and how data can be shared between applications.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a structured process for the design, development, testing, and deployment of all corporate systems.

• Support project initiatives, including identifying and analyzing preliminary business needs, budget considerations, time and resource estimates, defining the project scope and objectives, and getting business user sign-off.

• All other duties as assigned.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Management may, at its sole discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements

Minimum Experience

• 1+ years' experience in an information system or bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems Management, or related degree field from an accredited college or university required; graduate degree a plus;

Core Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have skills in the following areas: SQL, Crystal Reports, Access, Word, and Excel.
• Customer service, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills are required.
• Analytical ability with demonstrated knowledge of industry-recognized reporting software and spreadsheet usage; synthesize large amounts of data and translate it into meaningful information; use analysis to drive change.
• Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple simultaneous assignments promptly and effectively.
• Strong level of personal organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work calmly in a fast-paced team environment.
• Motivated, self-driven, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Be proactive to suggest better ways of doing things.
• Valid Pa driver's license

Physical requirements

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Ability to climb up and walk downstairs. ability to carry/lift up to 20 lbs.

Project HOME provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Project HOME prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Project HOME reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.