Business Systems Analyst II

Job Summary:

The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for gathering requirements, designing solutions or portions of solutions, assisting or leading the creation of a schedule for developing the solution, and ensuring the proper solution is tested, delivered, documented, and deployed. This role has the ability to self-manage and work independently with little or no supervision needed to complete daily tasks.

Job Duties:

• Builds working relationship with key stakeholder groups
• Seeks out knowledge and understanding of the key business activities, systems, software, and processes within assigned focus area
• Works with stakeholders to understand problems, needs, and enhancements
• Produces specifications for new or modified systems through collaboration with business users and other IT staff
• Documents requirements using standard templates, workflow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes
• Works with other IT staff to produce new systems and software
• Researches and evaluates emerging technologies and software solutions for their application to the Firms business needs
• Facilitate research to support build versus buy evaluations of software systems and software
• Provides reference documentation of systems and software
• Plans and facilitates the validation and testing for new systems, software, and enhancements
• Facilitates the knowledge transfer and hand-off of new systems and software to the Operational support team
• Creates and maintains project and resource plans to successfully implement IT projects
• Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks
• Maintains and controls projects through oversight, influence, and communication
• Develops and executes communication plans for projects that include weekly status reports and project change requests
• Facilitates the rollout, documentation, training, and communication to end users affected or impacted by IT projects
• Coordinates and manage vendors and vendor resources engaged for project-based initiatives
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED, required
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Management Information Services, preferred

Experience:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in the information technology field, required
• Exposure to relational database concepts, required
• Experience as a Software Developer or Analyst, preferred
• Prior experience working within a professional service firm or military, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Project Management or Agile certifications, preferred
• IIBA certifications, preferred

Software:

• Hands on experience working with one (1) or more of the following software systems, preferred: Oracle PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Services Automation, Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS, Oracle Business Intelligence, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform & Power Apps, CCH ProSystemFX, CaseWare, Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite, Thomson Reuters GoFileRoom, Content Management Systems

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Capacity to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks
• Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Capacity to utilize experience, technical knowledge and business sense to resolve issues and questions, along with plan and accomplish project/task goals
• Capable of facilitating meetings efficiently and effectively
Ability to develop process documentation using diagrams and prose based on customer collaboration

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Washington Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets