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Grand Canyon University · Onsite · AZ Phoenix

Grand Canyon University is currently seeking an IT Business Analyst.  As a Business Analyst you are responsible for meeting with stakeholders, understanding functional needs and desired outcomes, communicating needs (typically in form of user stories) to the impacted team(s) and effectively tracking relevant items through the Software Development Life Cycle.  This includes, but is not limited to helping prioritize work along with participating in functional testing to confirm that desired outcomes are aligned to the long-term vision.  As a business analyst, you are a change agent.  You will help facilitate the gathering of strategic ideas which are then translated into actionable user stories.  You will also help prioritize and track requests, and test and deliver solutions to the business.

Requirements:

  • Elicit requirements from stakeholders using a variety of tools
  • Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and distinguish user requests from underlying needs
  • Communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze informational needs and functional requirements and provide user stories, interface design documents, and screen mock-ups
  • Engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Work independently with stakeholders and users to define concepts
  • Update management regarding issues, concerns, and progress statuses
  • Develop requirements specifications according to team standards
  • Collaborate with development and other subject matter experts to analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs
  • Support business users in the evaluation, integration and utilization of software tools that streamline business processes and enable better decision making
  • Help coordinate user acceptance testing
  • Help manage the release process
  • Support management and senior business analysts in achieving business goals, and applying departmental guidelines and processes

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or information technology or minimum of one year of professional experience defining business requirements for software applications
  • Application of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Working knowledge of entire development process, including specification, documentation, quality assurance, and production support
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently and in teams as well as ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain business relationships
  • Customer-focused and able to act with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
  • Willingness to explore processes and systems in depth to produce evaluations and documentation
  • Ability to translate information between technical and business teams, ensuring expectations are clear on both sides
  • Proficient with the MS Office Suite of products
  • Willingness to incorporate feedback from management and senior business analysts
  • Basic understanding of how to  translate technical requirements to nontechnical stakeholders
  • Aptitude for solving problems and managing process flow
  • Basic understanding of Agile SDLC methodology and the ability to articulate that understanding to stakeholders
  • Professional demeanor with the ability to demonstrate dedication and support for IT’s business objectives in support of GCU
  • Basic understanding of the development process including specification, documentation, quality assurance, and production support
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University
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    Job Posting Summary Paragraph:

    As a Business Analyst you are responsible for meeting with stakeholders, understanding functional needs and desired outcomes, communicating needs (typically in form of user stories) to the impacted team(s) and effectively tracking relevant items through the Software Development Life Cycle.  This includes, but is not limited to helping prioritize work along with participating in functional testing to confirm that desired outcomes are aligned to the long-term vision.  As a business analyst, you are a change agent.  You will help facilitate the gathering of strategic ideas which are then translated into actionable user stories.  You will also help prioritize and track requests, and test and deliver solutions to the business.

    Range of Technical Knowledge/Skills/Experience (will vary according to functional needs):

    Bachelor's Degree in IT related field or business administration with technology emphasis

    Advanced Excel Skills

    Software Applications: Sharepoint, BizTalk, Microsoft Dynamics (CRM).

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About Grand Canyon University

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the univer

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