Business Analyst I
Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Entry-level Business Analyst role available.
- Focus on requirements, analysis, and solutions.
- Support small projects and larger project segments.
- Develop skills with senior team mentorship.
- Opportunity to grow within the organization.
About the role
Business Analyst I
Company: 32BJ Benefit Funds
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Manager of Business Analysts
FLSA Status: Exempt (Non-Management)
Summary
Under the immediate supervision of the Manager of Business Analysts, the Business Analyst I discovers, synthesizes, and analyzes information to elicit business needs, document requirements, devise strategies and solutions, and implement changes with the goal of improving business outcomes for small projects or segments of larger projects. This is an entry-level position with an opportunity to grow within the 32BJ Benefit Funds Business Analysis practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to identify and understand business and technical processes and requirements.
- Work with senior Business Analyst team members to implement small projects or segments of larger projects, and enhancements.
- Create business requirements as well as functional and non-functional requirements.
- Create user guides and expand content for institutional knowledge such as data dictionaries, terminology, and software inventories.
- Analyze current processes and help define process improvements.
- Assess proposed solutions to determine which fit the business need, identify gaps and shortcomings in solutions and determine necessary workarounds and/or changes to the solutions proposed.
- Assist in collecting and analyzing data.
- Assist with management of projects ensuring end-to-end successful completion to meet business goals. Activities may include assisting with creation and management of project plans, scope, RAID log, budget. Communicate project status updates.
- Assist with development of business cases, feasibility studies and scope solutions for new business processes and technical applications.
- Assist with creation of test plans, develop and execute test cases, report system issues.
- Focus on learning and building business analysis skills and competencies to successfully work independently on projects.
- Resolve production support requests.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management/supervisory staff.
- Perform tasks after hours, on weekends, and as required by management/supervisory staff.
Qualifications and Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- 0 to 2 years of work experience eliciting and documenting requirements, software testing, data analysis.
- Experience with document, spreadsheet, diagramming and presentation editing software like Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organization, analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly learn, explain, and apply acquired knowledge essential to the position.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project team members, supervisors, and employees from other departments.
- Ability and willingness to work in a fairly fast-paced environment to consistently meet project deadlines.
- Strong technical writing skills: ability to write complex technical material and other communications that are clear, concise, and complete.
- Strong verbal communication skills; ability to discuss complex topics one-on-one, in a group setting, and as a lead presenter to an audience of varying levels of experience.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Language Skills
Speak, read, write and understand English.
Reasoning Ability
High.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) is a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, Walking, Climbing or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling.
- 1/2 to 2/3 of the time: Sitting, Reaching with Hands & Arms.
- Over 2/3 of the time: Talking or Hearing.
- 100% of the time: Using Hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 1/3 to 2/3 of the time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, exposure to radiation, moderate noise.
Key skills/competency
- Business Analysis
- Requirements Elicitation
- Requirements Documentation
- Software Testing
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Project Management Support
- Technical Writing
- Verbal Communication
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- Business Analyst
- IT
- Requirements Elicitation
- Requirements Documentation
- Software Testing
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Entry Level
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, and any experience in requirements elicitation, documentation, software testing, and data analysis.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize your proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, along with strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrate eagerness to learn: Express your ability to quickly learn and apply new knowledge, crucial for this entry-level Business Analyst position.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you establish effective working relationships and perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Consider ECBA certification: While not required, having an Entry Certificate in Business Analysis can make your application stand out.
Technical preparation
Review requirements elicitation techniques.,Practice documenting functional requirements.,Familiarize with Excel and Visio basics.,Understand software testing concepts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you learned something new quickly.,How do you handle multiple project deadlines?,How do you build working relationships with colleagues?,How do you approach problem-solving in a team?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary responsibility of a Business Analyst I at 32BJ Benefit Funds?
- The Business Analyst I's primary responsibility is to assist in discovering, analyzing, and documenting business needs and requirements to support small projects or segments of larger projects, aiming to improve business outcomes.
- What is the required educational background for this Business Analyst I position?
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required for this Business Analyst I role.
- Is prior work experience mandatory for the Business Analyst I role at 32BJ Benefit Funds?
- The role requires 0 to 2 years of work experience in areas such as eliciting and documenting requirements, software testing, and data analysis.
- What software skills are important for a Business Analyst I at 32BJ Benefit Funds?
- Proficiency with document, spreadsheet, diagramming, and presentation software like Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint is important for this Business Analyst I position.
- Does 32BJ Benefit Funds offer growth opportunities for a Business Analyst I?
- Yes, this is an entry-level position with an opportunity to grow within the 32BJ Benefit Funds Business Analysis practice, working with senior team members and developing skills to work independently.
- What are the key soft skills needed for this Business Analyst I job?
- Key soft skills include being detail-oriented, having excellent organization, analytical thinking, strong communication (verbal and written), problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to learn quickly.
- Is the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) required for the Business Analyst I role?
- The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) is considered a plus and nice to have, but it is not a mandatory requirement for this Business Analyst I position.
- What is the work arrangement for the Business Analyst I position at 32BJ Benefit Funds?
- Based on the description, the work arrangement appears to be on-site, with potential for after-hours or weekend work as required by management.