Sr. Systems/Business Analyst

Rasmussen College is seeking a Sr. Systems/Business Analyst to join our Chicago Central Service Office located in Burr Ridge IL.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Designs and specify information systems solutions to address business needs

and the methods for installing them.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with management and users to identify and specify complex business requirements and processes (e.g., diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools, etc.). 
• Formulates logical statements of business, scientific and/or engineering requirements. 
• Researches and evaluates alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost effective solution for the systems design considering existing systems, available technology, the capacity and limitations of equipment, operating time and form of desired results. 
• Works with development, operations, technical support and other IT areas as appropriate throughout the development and installation processes. 
• Designs a detailed systems testing plan to ensure an accurate and effective product. 
• May give some direction and guidance to other Systems Analysts. 
• Prepares charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems, utilizing, if necessary, various business, scientific and/or engineering mathematical techniques. 
• Analyzes existing system logic difficulties and revises the logic and procedures involved as necessary. 
• May assist in the supervision and preparation of logic flow charting. 
• Performs related duties as assigned or requested.

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Required Skills and Experience:

·         Ability to create diagrams and models to aid requirements and analysis, such as UML, data flow diagrams, mind maps, flow carts and/or logical ERDs.

·         Ability to gather requirements and document them in a structured manner.

·         Ability to capture and document Use Cases and/or User Stories.

·         Experience in full life cycle development (SDLC).

·         Ability to apply critical thinking and interviewing skills with

Desired Skills and Experience

·         Knowledge and experience working in a iterative development methodology, such as RUP, SCRUM or a similar “home grown" agile process.

·         Ability to break system requirements into logical testing scenarios or units for the QA team.

·         Ability to design or mock up GUI designs, using wireframes or drawings.

·         Experience managing small projects or work streams within a larger project or program is a plus.

·         Process methodology experience, such as Six Sigma, CMMi, COBIT or ITIL is a plus.

·         Higher Education experience with SIS, CRM, CMS

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Education Requirement: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required, Master Degree preferred.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE, INC.

Rasmussen College, Inc. is a premier provider of online educational experiences delivering Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, and Associate’s degree programs through its network of 16 campuses and partnerships with leading universities. With more than 900 employees, Rasmussen is a fast growing company with a highly energized and entrepreneurial environment. The competitive salary and benefits package includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, short and long term disability policies, and 401K. Rasmussen also offers generous tuition scholarships for employees and immediate family looking to pursue their undergraduate and/or graduate degrees. For more information on Rasmussen College, Inc., please visit our website at http://corporate.rasmussen.edu/.  Rasmussen has offices in Chicago, Orlando and the Twin Cities, and campuses in 5 Midwest and Southeast states. 

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