Business Analyst Specialist

Qualifications

• Training and Experience: Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university, with major course work in Information Technology, Business, or related area and six years of related progressively responsible experience. Experience in design and implementation of commercial software (Oracle EB8, SAP, Maximo, GIS, laboratory information management (LIMS), water information management (WIMS), pretreatment information management, Prolog, etc.). Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
• Business education
• Experience with ITIL framework and IT product methodologies.
• Familiarity with testing techniques and software
• Business acumen coupled with technical aptitude
• Experience working on technology and application development projects including developing technical requirements
• Strong data analysis skills, experienced in SQL and Excel
• Strong listening skills
• Strong research skills with attention to detail
• Experience developing functional and non-functional requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills; consultative approach
• Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis and business case development
• Recognized within the organization as demonstrating expertise in business analysis methods and techniques
• Experience working closely with team members during solution development and product launch
• Experience developing use cases
• Experience developing data and/or process flows
• Must be able to work independently and proactively
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and independent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated successful performance with giving presentations to both small and large audiences, and coordinating and completing multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines
• Ability to contribute and collaborate effectively as a member of a highly-functioning and productive team
• Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management, process mapping and improvement, project management, and production support
• Proven ability to provide business analysis to meet customer expectations
• Demonstrated understanding of business analyst tools and techniques; demonstrated proficiency using MS Office and Visio
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Sitting for long periods
• Repetitive movements of the fingers, hands, wrists, and arms are required for tasks like typing and using a mouse
• Visual demands due to intensive computer screen viewing
• Frequent speaking and hearing
• For Service Desk, Network, and Asset Management positions, the following should be added under Physical demands:
• Lifting and carrying: Moving and setting up computer equipment, such as desktops, monitors, and servers. This can require lifting up to 40 pounds or more.
• Mobility in confined spaces: Crouching, kneeling, or crawling under desks or in tight server rooms to connect cables or troubleshoot equipment.
• Physical Demands
• Stationary Position: Frequently
• Move/Traverse: Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated: Frequently
• Transport/Lifting: Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying: Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely
• Ascend/Descend: Rarely
• Balancing: Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping: Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling: Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching: Occasionally
• Position Self/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Grasping: Occasionally
• Feeling: Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking: Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently
• Coordination: Frequently
• Work Environment
• Extreme cold: Rarely
• Extreme heat: Rarely
• Humidity: Rarely
• Wet: Rarely
• Noise: Occasionally
• Hazard: Rarely
• Temperature Change: Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely
• Vibration: Rarely
• Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university, with major course work in Information Technology,
• Business, or related area and six years of related progressively responsible experience. Experience in design
• and implementation of commercial software (Oracle EB8, SAP, Maximo, GIS, laboratory information
• management (LIMS), water information management (WIMS), pretreatment information management, Prolog,
• etc.).
• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety
• sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this
• position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.