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BrightKey · 1 month ago

IT Business Analyst (Financial Systems)

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

8+ years exp

BrightKey is looking for a highly experienced Business Analyst with a focus on financial systems and applications. The role involves leading and managing technology and business transformation projects across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering projects on time and within scope.

Call CenterEmail MarketingManagement ConsultingWarehousing

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize business requirements

Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications for system enhancements and new applications

Facilitate requirements workshops, user story development, and process mapping

Evaluate existing processes and systems, identifying opportunities for efficiency, automation, and improved user experience

Support testing and validation of system changes, including UAT coordination and defect tracking

Lead cross-functional project teams through all phases of the project lifecycle — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations

Manage vendor relationships and ensure external partners deliver to performance and quality standards

Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure escalation paths are clear and compelling

Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure continuous improvement in project delivery

Drive process improvements, implement and integrate financial systems, and automate reporting

Lead implementation and enhancement of HRIS and payroll systems

Support WMS enhancements, system integrations, and operational analytics

Support call center processes, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency through system integration and process automation

Improve processes, implement systems and integrations, and enable automation

Collaborate with development teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions

Serve as a liaison between IT and business departments to ensure alignment and clear communication

Mentor team members in project management and business analysis practices

Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Qualification

IT Business Analyst experienceFinancial systems experienceProject Management experienceHRIS systems experienceSDLC methodologiesAnalytical skillsAI technologiesPMP certificationProficiency with ConfluenceProficiency with SmartsheetProficiency with JiraCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership skillsCollaboration skills