Sr Business Analyst
Discovery Communications
Sterling, VAThis was removed by the employer on 11/15/2019 5:32:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
The Role
We are looking for dynamic members for our new Enterprise Products and Services team. You must be motivated, curious and a team player. You will share the ownership of the platforms and support the team to keep them relevant and valuable to the end-users. You will analyze business and user needs, document requirements, prioritize work, perform process and systems analysis to ensure business requirements are successfully implemented. You will also need strong analytical and communication skills, project management experience, and technical and business expertise. Only Champions need apply.
Responsibilities
1. Work with various teams to analyse initiatives, build business cases, user stories, perform requirements gathering and work with the team to ensure deliverables are met in a timely fashion
2. Participates in operational and strategic planning to achieve team goals
3. Coordinate with teams to develop test plans/cases and perform UAT
4. Function as a subject matter and operational expert for the platforms
5. Assists and advises teams on the best use of business analysis disciplines and approaches
6. Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
* 3 years or more experience in a fast-paced IT environment as a Business/Solutions Analyst, preferably working in an Agile environment.
* Working knowledge of multiple SAAS products/services like Jira, Confluence, Slack, Office 365, G-Suite, Zoom, ServiceNow, Box, Smartsheet and Workplace highly preferred
* Exceptional organizational and time-management skills as you will juggle multiple projects and deadlines at the same time
* Basic understanding of agile project methodology including Kanban & Scrum
* Good grasp on computer, network and ITSec fundamentals as well as IT best practices
* Detail oriented and work with minimal supervision
* Beyond excellent soft skills (communication, collaboration, documentation and presentation)
* Eager to learn and enjoy challenges
* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent degree/work experience preferred
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States
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