Business Analyst Apprenticeship

Company: CyberGrants
Location: Andover
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Position OverviewResponsible for working collaboratively with internal and external partners to gather and define requirements for custom software development projects and translating those requirements into functional project specifications. Responsible for acting as an application expert for internal and external partners during scoping and feasibility phases of the software development lifecycle. Responsible for helping facilitate communication between developers and external partners during Quality Assurance and User Acceptance Testing phases of the software development lifecycle. Responsible for working with internal partners to generate Rough Order to Magnitude estimates for custom development projects.The Business Systems Analyst is a highly organized and detail oriented Cybergrants application expert who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical partners in order to deliver functional specifications that detail complex business requirements for custom development projects.Key Responsibilities* Acts as a Cybergrants application expert during scoping and feasibility sessions with internal and external partners.* Advocates Cybergrants best practices during scoping and feasibility sessions with internal and external partners.* Captures and documents client business requirements and dependencies for custom development projects.* Transforms client business requirements and dependencies into functional specifications used by internal development partners to complete custom development projects.* Facilitates the generation of Rough Order of Magnitude documents for custom development projects.* Acts as a liaison between technical and non-technical partners to ensure custom development project requirements, assumptions, and dependencies are fully understood by all stakeholders.* Facilitates communication between internal and external partners during Quality Assurance and User Acceptance Testing phases of the software development lifecycle* Pushes back constructively on requests that may inject a level of undue risk in the outcome without appearing to lose accountability.* Demonstrates a strong ability to be flexible and think out-of-the-box when faced with non-ideal circumstances. Doesn't assume a defeated posture in the face of a challenge.* Does not put more emphasis on advancing than on learning.* Is an excellent communicator and demonstrates full accountability for assigned deliverables, ensuring the requestor is delighted in the outcome.* Demonstrates a strong ability to learn quickly and research new technology or skills area when needed.* Demonstrates a strong desire to be a quality individual contributor and team member* Demonstrates broad peripheral vision in design and troubleshooting perspective, considering all angles* Performs comprehensive product evaluations for potential technologies that could be used to enhance the CG software offering as needed.RequirementsRequired Qualifications* Preferred experience with SDLC (software development life cycle).* SQL experience.* Experience in Agile / Scrum methodologies.* Preferred experience executing and coordinating scoping and requirements gathering activities specifically related to software development activities.* Demonstrated ability to work on concurrent projects, activities and tasks under time constraints.* Demonstrated ability to work in team-based environments.* Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.* Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills.* Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively present material to business or technical audiences. * Experience in an IT environment.Education* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, Management Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience is also acceptable.Benefits* A rare opportunity to work in the philanthropy industry helping clients donate billions to nonprofits across the globe* Work with smart and engaged co-workers* Be a part of a culture that strives for innovation* Flexible and casual work environment* Comprehensive benefits package - including health/vision/dental insurance, paid time off, 401K* Unique perks like Waffle Wednesdays, Pajama Day, extra vacation day on your birthday, and more

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