Software Development Business Analyst Jobs in Washington

Berkeley Point Capital is one of the nation's leading providers of multifamily financing out of our 14 offices strategically positioned nationwide. We boast a 29+ year history and a servicing portfolio of over $54 billion representing in excess of 2,900 loans in 46 states and the District of Columbia. This extensive and diverse national platform allows us to provide our clients with superior execution in every market in the country.
As part of its multifamily expertise, the firm offers the full complement of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, CMBS, Bridge and Life Company products. Focusing on a three-pronged strategy of exceptional people, unique multifamily capital solutions and superior technology, our team across the nation provides our customers a competitive advantage through speed, creativity, ease of interface and certainty of execution.

We are seeking a Software Business Analyst with a minimum of 3+ years working experience in a software development environment as a Business Analyst or Systems Administrator. Any experience working in the financial services industry is considered a plus. This position requires the ability to work closely with both business users and IT teams and is a great opportunity to get involved with an industry leading company and have a direct impact on enterprise level software projects. This position is located in Bethesda, MD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with decision makers, system owners, and end users to define business, financial, operations requirements, and system goals
• Lead design seasons in prototyping new systems for the purpose of enhancing business process, operations, and information process flow
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
• Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications 
• Create system design proposals
•  Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems
• Create system models, specifications, diagrams and charts to provide direction to system programmers
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews for modified and new systems and other post implementation support
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems
• Provide guidance and/or instructions to IT team members

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document all functional/technical requirements
• Self-starting, proactive problem solver
• Ability to interpret, act on and update information effectively
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, and follow-up skills
• Comfort level and skills necessary to interface with all levels of an organization through written and verbal interaction and presentation
• Ability to react quickly and decisively to resolve customer issues in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of 3 years working in a software development environment
• Strong understanding of the Commercial Real Estate Finance business 
• Knowledge of CJC Technologies Closer Software is a plus
• Knowledge of JIRA
• Experience creating various types of requirements documents, such as Business Requirements Documents, Functional Requirements Documents, User Stories, Use Cases, User Interface Mockups/Wireframes
• Some SQL skills is a plus
• Past experience writing code is a plus
• Past experience serving in a Project Management role, understanding of Project Management duties and techniques, or ability to provide backup for a Project Manager
• Experience in several Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to travel 0-20%

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.