Software Business Analyst

We are seeking a Software Business Analyst with a minimum of 3+ years working experience in a software development environment as a Business Analyst or Systems Administrator.Any experience working in the financial services industry is considered a plus. This position requires the ability to work closely with both business users and IT teams and is a great opportunity to get involved with an industry leading company and have a direct impact on enterprise level software projects. This position is located in Bethesda, MD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with decision makers, system owners, and end users to define business, financial, operations requirements, and system goals
• Lead design seasons in prototyping new systems for the purpose of enhancing business process, operations, and information process flow
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
• Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications 
• Create system design proposals
•  Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems
• Create system models, specifications, diagrams and charts to provide direction to system programmers
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews for modified and new systems and other post implementation support
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems
• Provide guidance and/or instructions to IT team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document all functional/technical requirements
• Self-starting, proactive problem solver
• Ability to interpret, act on and update information effectively
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, and follow-up skills
• Comfort level and skills necessary to interface with all levels of an organization through written and verbal interaction and presentation
• Ability to react quickly and decisively to resolve customer issues in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of 3 years working in a software development environment
• Strong understanding of the Commercial Real Estate Finance business 
• Knowledge of CJC Technologies Closer Software is a plus
• Knowledge of JIRA
• Experience creating various types of requirements documents, such as Business Requirements Documents, Functional Requirements Documents, User Stories, Use Cases, User Interface Mockups/Wireframes
• Some SQL skills is a plus
• Past experience writing code is a plus
• Past experience serving in a Project Management role, understanding of Project Management duties and techniques, or ability to provide backup for a Project Manager
• Experience in several Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to travel 0-20%

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.