Business Analyst
- Full-time
Company Description
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully
complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services
to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. HSF strives to
make college education a top priority for every Latino family across the
nation, mobilizing our community to proactively advance that goal – each
individual, over a lifetime, in every way he/she can. HSF
also seeks to give its Scholars all the tools they need to do well in their
course work, graduate, enter a profession, excel, help lead our nation going
forward, and mentor the generations to come. As the nation’s largest
not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, HSF
has awarded over $500 million in scholarships and provides a range of impactful
programs for students, HSF Scholars, Alumni, and parents. For more information
about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, please visit HSF.net
Job Description
Role Description
The primary purpose of the Business Analyst will be to design business information systems, and incorporate new systems or processes to improve company work-flow, production, efficiency, and effectiveness. This individual will also be expected to maintain current knowledge of rapidly changing computer technology and to assist in the day-to-day operations and technical needs of the broader organization. The ideal candidate will be open to working in a startup type of environment, with the energy to work high-level to lower-level
tasks, as needed, and be self-motivated.
Qualifications
BA or BS from an accredited University
2+ years’ experience in Business Analysis, or Business
Process Modeling and QA testing, with at least 1 year experience leading or
being part of a project- 2+ Years of Salesforce configuration experience
- Basic understanding of SQL and ability to write simple SQL
queries - Ability to map business processes, diagram data flows, and gather
and use business intelligence - Experience with CRM, CMS, sequel, and end user training documentation
- Configuration skills for MIP, Salesforce.com, and Luminate
CRM
Additional Information
Job Requirements
Scope of responsibilities:
Assess Process reengineering opportunities
Design Change management activities
Train staff on systems
Gather requirements
Work with off-site development teams to coordinate product
deliveryConduct Testing & UAT sessions
Manage exceptions and Data cleansing activities
Lead projects, use project management software to manage
tasksAssist with onboarding/off-boarding and user provisioning
administrationManage IT and process improvement projects
Manage Salesforce environment
Configure business applications: MIP, SalesForce.com, CMS,
Luminate CRM
Experience in the
following:
Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis,
requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions,
use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis.Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple
sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details,
abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and
distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.Experience in using enterprise-wide requirements definition
and management systems and methodologies required.Develop requirements specifications according to standard
templates, using standard EnglishSuccessfully engage in multiple initiatives, simultaneously
- Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of
how they will successfully execute their plans
Collaborative:
Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and
internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and
deliver the following artifacts as needed: Functional requirements. Business Requirements
Documents, Use Cases, GUI, Screen and Interface designsWork independently with users to define concepts and under
direction of project managers, or independently, as the project lead
Serve as the conduit between the customer community
(internal and external customers) and the software development team, or
selected vendors through which requirements flow.Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to
establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and
performance needs.
Be the liaison between the business units and technology
teams.
Additional
Liaise vendors
Additional responsibilities, as needed
Collaborate with the other functional teams within the
broader HSF organization
Qualification
Education/Experience
BA or BS from an accredited University
2+ years’ experience in Business Analysis, or Business
Process Modeling and QA testing, with at least 1 year experience leading or
being part of a project2+ Years of Salesforce configuration experience
Critical Attribute
Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to execute
with minimal direction.Strong analytical and product management skills required,
including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs
and translate them into application and operational requirements.Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of fellow
team members, executives, managers, and subject matter expertsComfortable managing non-direct reports and influencing
others to meet deliverablesAgile development methodology and experience with systems
analysis and designAbility to prioritize, handle multiple tasks/projects,
juggle changing deadlines, provide structure to team, and meet deadlines.Ability to solve problems, while prioritizing project needs
Professional Skills
Effective and excellent communication (written and verbal)
and interpersonal skillsOutstanding organization skills, strong listening skills,
and attention to detailAbility to maintain confidentiality of work-related information
and materialsBasic understanding of SQL and ability to write simple SQL
queriesAbility to map business processes, diagram data flows, and gather
and use business intelligenceExperience with CRM, CMS, sequel, and end user training documentation
Preferred
Configuration skills for MIP, Salesforce.com, and Luminate
CRM
Certifications: ITIL V3,Business analysis
Salesforce administrator license preferred
Additional Requirements
Flexible to work weekends and/or extended
work days, as required
Cross-functional team member
Ability to work in a start-up type of environment where
information is not always structured and/or routinely available
Other Criteria
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. This position requires:
- Constant sitting or standing,
Some walking around, and
Occasionally lifting no more than 10 lbs.
To Apply: email resume and cover