Systems Analyst

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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Systems Analyst in Durham, NC. Duties:

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements, use cases, and functional specifications
• Analyze existing systems, workflows, and integrations to recommend scalable solutions aligned with business goals
• Create and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, data flows, and process diagrams
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
• Support API analysis, data mapping, and integration design
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to ensure feasibility and design alignment
• Participate in testing phases, including defect triage, validation, and production support
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives, from intake through production deployment
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and delivery roadmaps aligned with business priorities
• Drive Agile ceremonies (planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives)
• Manage dependencies, risks, issues, and escalations, ensuring timely resolution
• Track and report on delivery progress, KPIs, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership
• Coordinate across multiple teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
• Facilitate decision-making and alignment across cross-functional teams
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, governance, and release management processes

Requirements:

• Proven experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Experience facilitating collaboration between business and technical teams
• Experience with SQL, Oracle, or relational databases
• Experience supporting QA and testing lifecycle activities
• Experience managing technology projects or product deliveries
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar ALM tools
• Knowledge of web and mobile application architectures
• Familiarity with APIs, integration patterns, and data flows
• Strong understanding of project planning, estimation, and tracking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Demonstrated success delivering complex initiatives in fast-paced environments
• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution detail
• Ability to diagram workflows using tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar

Nice to Have:

• Technical background in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
• Experience with frontend technologies (Angular, React, Vue)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with QA automation frameworks
• Exposure to financial services or digital platforms domain