Business Analyst

Business Analyst

SPAR is expanding and hiring a business analyst to join our project team. You will work alongside the business team and report directly to the project manager. Your main tasks will include performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, and building business models to measure execution and performance. To succeed as our business analyst, you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to nontechnical users.

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What we offer:

• Must live within a resonable commute to Norfolk, VA.
• Competitive pay
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.)
• 401 K/ Roth
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Training and Career Development
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.
• Performing requirements analysis.
• Documenting and communicating the results of your efforts.
• Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
• Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports.
• Working closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff.
• Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
• Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures.
• Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
• Managing competing resources and priorities.
• Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Advanced technical skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A track record of following through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience leading and developing top-performing teams.
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects.
• Must be Perficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

DISCLAIMER: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.

 SPAR has over 50 years of experience in retail and consumer goods, serving some of the world's best companies.  We offer end-to-end services to ensure our client's product is available and presented most compellingly.  We focus on our client's return on investment (ROI) by applying our unique software solutions, experienced resources, and passion for results.

SPAR provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SPAR prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, SPAR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. Improper interference with the ability of SPAR's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.