Senior Consultant- IT Business Analyst Job at Postlethwaite & Netterville
Job Code: 2022-PN-MET-CS-043
Company: Postlethwaite & Netterville
Department: Consulting
Job Location: Metairie, LA
Job Status: Regular Full-Time
For more than 70 years, Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), APAC has helped businesses and individuals across the country shape clearer paths forward. Our professional accounting and assurance, consulting, tax, and technology services allow clients to streamline and organize operations, comply with changing regulations, and boost business growth with the right technological tools. As Louisiana’s top CPA firm, our rapid growth is continuing. We are looking for leaders to GROW WITH US!
The Senior Consultant – IT Business Analyst is responsible for providing Business Analysis, requirements definition, and software testing support to client facing projects in support of the Firm’s strategy and initiatives. Projects include custom software development, system integrations, and business intelligence projects. The position acts as a project liaison between application end-users and the technical development to clearly align business practices with solution requirements and functionality. This position also assists in the support of all solution quality assurance and user acceptance testing.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, or a related field is required.
4+ years of relevant experience may substitute education requirement.
3+ years of direct experience working on Agile software development or business intelligence project is preffered.
1+ year of experience in leading, building, or managing small to mid-size Agile teams is preferred.
Experience with Agile application delivery processes, system development life cycle, business assessments, and programs such as JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr, TestRail, TFS, Azure DevOps is preferred.
Must have working knowledge of Scrum or other Agile methodologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Performs assessments of business needs and assists developers to translate these needs into project requirements
Tracks and confirms business system development and implementation efforts. Helps identify impediments for Agile teams.
Supports the creation of regular reports on project progress, blockers, milestones, and resource needs.
Works with supervisors to identify and understand engagement scope, manage day-to-day activities of completing work, and assist with oversight of client deliverables.
Serves as a liaison between technical and non-technical departments by establishing project backlog.
Ensures project documents and plans are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Facilitates requirements gathering sessions to identify business and system requirements.
Analyzes design specifications, along with development teams, to identify possible project solutions.
Communicates proposed solutions to end-users or clients for requirements acceptance.
Tracks development work through the software development product life-cycle to plan to support project activities.
Performs initial functionality testing of new applications and existing software enhancements to ensure they meet business requirements.
Records and discusses test results with development team and project leadership to determine necessary next steps to ensure desired results.
Ensures all work produced meets customer requirements before being released for User Acceptance approval and that all work meets the guidelines and standards defined for the team and the project.
Identifies and resolves potential problems proactively in work produced or the production process that may lead to customer dissatisfaction.
Performs effective version control management in all aspects of project documentation.
Produces well-written, internal and external documents and perform workshops on areas of expertise and knowledge if required.
Ensures developers are kept up to date with the latest problems requiring resolution and take ownership of issue until resolved.
Assists team members with a resolution of work problems.
Assists and advises internal customers on technical issues, resolving any incident calls allocated in a timely manner.
Assists team in queries relating to the progress of any outstanding and ongoing problems or the functionality of the application software.
Estimates effort and software testing resources required for tasks and ensures tasks prioritized effectively and testing tasks delivered on time.
BENEFITS:
Work/Life Balance : Paid Time Off, Paid Maternity/Paternity Program, Paid Holidays, Dress for your Day policy, Volunteer Opportunities, Fun Team Activities
Financial Benefits : 401(k) Plan with Matching/Profit Sharing Contribution, Voluntary & Group Life Insurance, Short- and long-term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance, Competitive Salaries, Employee referral bonuses
Health & Wellness : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, Health Savings Account, In-hospital Benefit
Join our team of professionals and take a firm step forward in your career. With defined career paths for a range of specialties and skill sets, P&N is a place where professionals of all experience levels thrive. Our Lifelong Learning program, combined with technical training opportunities for staff, ensure that this is a place where our employees can grow — and with a rich office culture and a strong commitment to work/life balance, P&N is a place where you'll be happy to do so.
Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), APAC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.
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Company: Postlethwaite & Netterville
Department: Consulting
Job Location: Metairie, LA
Job Status: Regular Full-Time
For more than 70 years, Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), APAC has helped businesses and individuals across the country shape clearer paths forward. Our professional accounting and assurance, consulting, tax, and technology services allow clients to streamline and organize operations, comply with changing regulations, and boost business growth with the right technological tools. As Louisiana’s top CPA firm, our rapid growth is continuing. We are looking for leaders to GROW WITH US!
The Senior Consultant – IT Business Analyst is responsible for providing Business Analysis, requirements definition, and software testing support to client facing projects in support of the Firm’s strategy and initiatives. Projects include custom software development, system integrations, and business intelligence projects. The position acts as a project liaison between application end-users and the technical development to clearly align business practices with solution requirements and functionality. This position also assists in the support of all solution quality assurance and user acceptance testing.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, or a related field is required.
4+ years of relevant experience may substitute education requirement.
3+ years of direct experience working on Agile software development or business intelligence project is preffered.
1+ year of experience in leading, building, or managing small to mid-size Agile teams is preferred.
Experience with Agile application delivery processes, system development life cycle, business assessments, and programs such as JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr, TestRail, TFS, Azure DevOps is preferred.
Must have working knowledge of Scrum or other Agile methodologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Performs assessments of business needs and assists developers to translate these needs into project requirements
Tracks and confirms business system development and implementation efforts. Helps identify impediments for Agile teams.
Supports the creation of regular reports on project progress, blockers, milestones, and resource needs.
Works with supervisors to identify and understand engagement scope, manage day-to-day activities of completing work, and assist with oversight of client deliverables.
Serves as a liaison between technical and non-technical departments by establishing project backlog.
Ensures project documents and plans are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Facilitates requirements gathering sessions to identify business and system requirements.
Analyzes design specifications, along with development teams, to identify possible project solutions.
Communicates proposed solutions to end-users or clients for requirements acceptance.
Tracks development work through the software development product life-cycle to plan to support project activities.
Performs initial functionality testing of new applications and existing software enhancements to ensure they meet business requirements.
Records and discusses test results with development team and project leadership to determine necessary next steps to ensure desired results.
Ensures all work produced meets customer requirements before being released for User Acceptance approval and that all work meets the guidelines and standards defined for the team and the project.
Identifies and resolves potential problems proactively in work produced or the production process that may lead to customer dissatisfaction.
Performs effective version control management in all aspects of project documentation.
Produces well-written, internal and external documents and perform workshops on areas of expertise and knowledge if required.
Ensures developers are kept up to date with the latest problems requiring resolution and take ownership of issue until resolved.
Assists team members with a resolution of work problems.
Assists and advises internal customers on technical issues, resolving any incident calls allocated in a timely manner.
Assists team in queries relating to the progress of any outstanding and ongoing problems or the functionality of the application software.
Estimates effort and software testing resources required for tasks and ensures tasks prioritized effectively and testing tasks delivered on time.
BENEFITS:
Work/Life Balance : Paid Time Off, Paid Maternity/Paternity Program, Paid Holidays, Dress for your Day policy, Volunteer Opportunities, Fun Team Activities
Financial Benefits : 401(k) Plan with Matching/Profit Sharing Contribution, Voluntary & Group Life Insurance, Short- and long-term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance, Competitive Salaries, Employee referral bonuses
Health & Wellness : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, Health Savings Account, In-hospital Benefit
Join our team of professionals and take a firm step forward in your career. With defined career paths for a range of specialties and skill sets, P&N is a place where professionals of all experience levels thrive. Our Lifelong Learning program, combined with technical training opportunities for staff, ensure that this is a place where our employees can grow — and with a rich office culture and a strong commitment to work/life balance, P&N is a place where you'll be happy to do so.
Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), APAC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.
Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.