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TECHEAD | 11339 | AS
Senior Systems Analyst
Richmond, Virginia - Contract Role

TECHEAD is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to join our team. As a Senior Systems Analyst your tasks will include but may not be limited to:

Job Qualifications Responsibilities/Duties:

• Support daily operations of the diverse application portfolio.
• Work on a team of IT professionals to support the full lifecycle delivery/implementation of multiple high profile software projects aimed at revolutionizing business processes of the supported business unit.
• Translate business and user requirements into accurate system design requirements and technical specifications addressing all applications tiers and external system interfaces.
• Analyze and evaluate existing or developed company applications or systems and prepares documentation including detailed technical designs, system use cases, system flowcharts, data models, UML diagrams, screen mockups, and system interface descriptions outlining systems capabilities and processes.
• Conducts detailed data analysis and produces system data mapping deliverables must have a working knowledge of SQL using SQL Server and or Oracle Databases.
• Ability to define project tasks and estimate level of effort to achieve project deliverables and goals.
• Experience planning and leading software production implementations and establishing post-go-live activities including ongoing support.
• Contributes to and works to meet project schedules by providing accurate estimates of effort required for systems analyst deliverables, by also providing updates on project progress to team members, project management and project personnel, and by escalating issues that might affect project success to management.
• Interacts regularly with Business customers, Business Analysts, other Systems Analysts, Architects, Developers and Software vendors to meet project objectives.
• Experience leading small teams on COTS - Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Implementations and collaborating with vendors to resolve complex problems and deliver client results.
• Manage defects and enhancement requests; this includes analysis, working with a developer, testing/validating results, and coordinating implementation.
• Create and execute detailed test scripts.
• Provide root cause analysis of operational issues and application defects.
• Provide low-level analysis and design for development and maintenance of supported applications.
• Analyze new requirements and identify solution alternatives and define detailed system modifications.
• Convert conceptual designs into technical solutions.
• Planning and executing software implementation plans in accordance to change management process.
• Support & maintain legacy applications while leading strategic migration efforts to more sustainable technologies.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

General:

• Self-directed and highly motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work with IT and customer teams.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated competency in analytical thinking and problem solving - exposure to or experience supporting a utility business is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in all phases of the SDLC, documenting Business Requirements Document (BRD), Use Case and Functional Specifications, System Requirements Document (SRD)
• Ability to multitask and handle changes in priorities
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to organize materials and make presentations in front of a group
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision within a team environment
• Must be able and willing to collaborate in a team/cooperative environment as well as exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Extremely detail oriented and strong customer service focus.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and meet multiple project deadlines.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures

Qualifications:

• Strong database skills with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server covering DDL, DML and stored procedures.
• Familiarity with IIS Administration
• Familiarity with SharePoint
• Basic Understanding of JavaScript or PHP is a Plus
• Understanding of Application Architecture Design is a Plus
• SAP experience is a plus
• Spiral/Waterfall/Agile methodologies
• Operating Systems: Unix, MS Windows XP/7, MS Windows Server 2008/2012
• Be eligible to work in the United States.

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com. No second parties will be accepted.