Business Analyst Experienced - Advanced

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Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

As a part of the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City supports a stable financial system. We work across diverse communities throughout our region and nation to foster understanding in our economy, the payments system, and financial institutions for people from all walks of life.

Together, we serve the public and each other in an innovative environment that values the highest ethical standards. Here you'll find support to develop, united in a clear and common purpose with a diverse team.

About the Role:

The Treasury Financing Modernization Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a Business Analyst. The Federal Reserve plays a major role in operating the nation's debt financing system. This role will be on the ground level of developing a product that is a large and far reaching opportunity. This position will interact with various stakeholders, including product owners, subject matter experts, executives, operational users, and technical staff to analyze, elicit and document requirements associated with defined system scope and objectives in direct support of modernized and contemporary applications. Highest levels partner with previous audiences to establish project vision and drive scope, including determination of appropriate technology solutions.

As a Business Analyst you will:

• Analyze proposed enhancements to technology solutions and provides written recommendation on feasibility of incorporating or enhancing technology solutions based on impacts to other stakeholders and technology solutions.
• Facilitate and/or lead the development of requirements to include planning and determining elicitation approach.
• Identify changes to scope and resulting impacts to requirements, other technology solutions, and stakeholders. Initiates actions in response to changes.
• Identify gaps or underlying issues through analysis of requirements to ensure identification of risks. Discusses potential resolutions with senior staff and provides options to stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between developers, product owners, and stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Responds to questions from development staff and stakeholders regarding requirements, functionality, and data.
• Develop presentation materials and conducts presentations for management or subject-matter-experts related to functionality.
• Typically leads development of requirements for enhancements or new functionality for portions of larger projects.
• Demonstrate awareness of risks, and ability to identify and offer solutions to mitigate risks.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand concepts or problems from the business perspective to effectively guide the analysis and development of requirements, and define appropriate solutions.
• Apply strong understanding of SDLC, including how it related to the various software development methodologies and processes (e.g., agile, scrum) to deliver functionality. Understands moderately complex to complex technical concepts.

Qualifications;

• Typically requires at least 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree specializing in computer science, information technology, project management, business administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.
• Experience with elicitation, defining scope, creating documentation, and collaborating with technical staff.
• Proficient computer skills in programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Internet, and e-mail programs.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment.
• Broadened nature of interaction to consult and make sound recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain solid working relationships and offer strong customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong meeting facilitation skills.
• Performs work independently with limited supervision and direction. Serves as a resource for less experienced staff.
• United States citizenship is required for this position.
• Incumbent must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless the Bank grants an accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

Our Total Rewards program offers benefits that go beyond the basics featuring:

• Market-leading Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k/Thrift Plan
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Onsite Fitness Center (Kansas City location)
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Onsite Garage Parking at No Cost
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More...

Certain eligibility requirements apply.

This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while preforming the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to a couple of months to be completed. You can begin work before the screening is completed; however, continued employment is contingent on acceptable screening results. The areas screened may include education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reference checks.

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Full Time / Part Time Full time

Regular / Temporary Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes

Job Category Information Technology

Work Shift First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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