Business Analyst (Future Opportunities)

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Business Analyst to join our Mariner Innovations team full-time to help in our planned growth, and contract opportunities for our clients in Atlantic Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for client-based projects and, in collaboration with our delivery and sales teams, you will deliver best of breed solutions to new and existing customers. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:  

• Define configuration specifications and business analysis requirements.
• Documentation of current and future state process mapping. 
• Prepare Business Requirements Documents, including functional/non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate in the development of test plans and test cases.
• Define reporting and alerting requirements.
• Prepare integration plans for deployment of system changes into existing environments. 
• Help design, document and maintain system processes.
• Change and support process management for new technology delivery.
• Facilitate stakeholder sessions, interviews, and analysis to identify areas for process and systems improvement. 
• Communicate key insights and findings to client team.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:   

• Post-secondary education in business, computer science, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• 5+ years of progressive corporate experience functioning as an IT Business Analyst/Functional Analyst.
• CBAP certification or willing to obtain.
• Demonstrated success with business requirements analysis, group facilitation, gap analysis and process mapping and design as part of a business transformation.
• Experience in working in a formal systems development lifecycle methodology environment involving such artifacts as functional and detail design documents, business use cases, and requirements traceability.
• Demonstrated skill in building consensus among process stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills and experience in working with business experts at all levels and technical subject matter experts.
• Experience working in client-based consulting role is highly desirable Specific reference-able project experience in one or more of the following areas highly desirable: data management, analytics, asset management, GIS, data center, AMI, ERP, CRM.
• Experience in Public sector/Government is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform is considered an asset.