Lead Business Systems Analyst

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Job description

Kforce is looking for a Lead Business Systems Analyst for a direct hire opportunity in the downtown Kansas City, MO area.The Lead BSA will be responsible for the following: * Responsible for ensuring an efficient and smooth production environment for assigned system(s) by applying patches and fixes to system or working with the developer upon failure of system; Responsible for ensuring the least amount of downtime or inefficient production for assigned system(s) * Use in-depth understanding of system to write reports for users and/or clients from system(s) which aid in business decision making * Work with field and internal users to understand system needs and develop plans for meeting those needs * Assist in large scope projects or lead activities in small to medium scope projects during analysis, design, construction, and testing phases of projects * Facilitate in requirements and design sessions for smaller to medium scope projects and participate in the requirements and design sessions for large scope projects * Define and document functional and system specifications * Develop process flows, system flows, and data models using modeling and process tools * Prioritize system and data functionality requirements based on user needs and project constraints * Review design documentation with users and developers * Work with users and technical team to produce project charters, scope documents and conceptual design documents * Work with vendors and vendor packages to ensure that system requirements are understood * Develop test plans and QA activities * Coordinate pilot and rollout planning, use enhancement requests and defect tracking * Develop presentation materials and conduct presentations to users * Unpacks and refines requirements during product backlog grooming activities * Drives to detailed understanding through focused discussion * Captures and articulates clear user stories with knife edged acceptance criteria * Nine years of overall IT experience, including experience with a diverse set of platforms and technologies, as well as experience with structured methods and the software development life cycle * Demonstrated proficiency in system(s) supported * Demonstrated facilitation skills for capturing requirements * Knowledge of relational database concepts * Knowledge of the systems development lifecycle * Exposure to client/server and/or web development * Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities * Experience using software applications such as Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Visio * Write requirements for mobile and devices * Need SE development background * Need Agile and SDLC * Strong BA background with ability to do QA * "Startup" mentality - raw intellect, learning agility, diversity, leadership, and innovation * Experience with a structured methodology * Experience using business and system process and remodeling tools * Formal training conducting facilitated sessions * Applications development experience Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.*Compensation Type:*Years*Minimum Compensation:*95000.00*Maximum Compensation:*100000.00