Solutions Analyst

OverviewThe Solution Analyst is responsible for ensuring technology solutions address business requirements and achieve the identified business outcomes. This position understands, documents requirements in business requirements documents (BRD), functional specifications and designs and configures platforms to support business requirements.  The position has a combination of strong business acumen, application domain knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business language. This role will assist subject matter experts with gap analysis / process definition and system enhancements and will provide a high level of service for break-fix incidents and requests.  This role is different than a developer in that it does not "code"; The focus is to "build" a technical solution by taking business requirements and configuring the systems to support the business requirements  This person understands emerging technologies and can identify opportunities to automate and standardize business processes. They assist with educating the IT team on the goals of the business and assist with facilitating communication and alignment between functions and IT from the gathering of initial requirements to final implementation. This person may also manage process conformity, compliance, and is responsible for the development of business and technical process documentation and training materials. 
Duties and Responsibilities Gather and document requirements and translate high-level business requirements into business requirements documents (BRD) and functional specifications  Create and maintain business processes, requirements and functional specification documentation  Support the development of business and technical process documentation and training materials  Support the creation of test plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all test types  Perform testing duties as needed, working with end users and project teams during the design, construction, testing and implementation of modifications to systems  Support the definition of project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements; assist with project budget needs  Assist with monitoring project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions as directed

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business Analysis, Data Management, BI)  Excellent written and oral communication skills  Strong team player   Collaborative   Strong decision-making abilities   Process-oriented, systems thinking   Takes initiative   Strong business and systems acumen   Facilitation skills   Strong organizational skills   Strategic thinker (ability to break down complex ideas into smaller pieces)   Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems  Ability to set and manage customer expectations  Good time management skills (i.e., setting priorities)  Strong team player and can work independently  Ability to deliver quality results on time  Ability to think at varying levels, from high-level concepts to low-level details  Collaborative  Strong decision-making abilities  Process-oriented/systems thinking  Takes initiative  Strong organizational skills  Ability to demonstrate Agile delivery values  Agile Delivery Values  Openness - Team and stakeholders agree to be open about all work and challenges  Commitment - Personally commit to achieving the goals of the team  Respect - Respect your team members to be capable and independent  Courage - You have courage to do the right thing and work on tough problems  Focus - Everyone focus on the work in the sprint and the goal of the scrum team.  Rise and fall as a team 
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree
Specialized Skills and Technologies:
Microsoft Office 
AS400  Familiarity with RPG and C Sharp programming languages  Experience with SQL and BI  IBM AS/400 background and knowledge  Certifications in ......  Web  One  Two 
SAP  HCM ECC Functional Modules knowledge including:  HCM - Organizational Management  HCM - Personnel Administration  HCM - Benefits  HCM - Time Management  HCM - Payroll  BSI TF  WF - Workflow  Knowledge of Legal Requirements and Reporting (HIPAA, EEO, Tax, Worksite Reporting, COBRA, ACA)  Kronos   ESS - Employee Self-Services   BSI / Tax Factory  Integration with 3rd party vendors: ADP, Taleo, Kronos, etc.   QGM 
Business Intelligence 
SalesForce 
Integration  Understanding of and certification in Agile or other traditional project management delivery principles