Lead Analyst, Technology - Consolidated Audit Trail

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Analyst, Technology - Consolidated Audit Trail:

The Lead Analyst will directly manage the business analysis activities on one or more complex projects.

The Lead Analyst will collaborate with others to contribute toward the vision and strategy for the product area.

The incumbent will also act as a liaison between the business stakeholders and the product/delivery team to develop a shared understanding of the business need and the technology approach to satisfy those needs.

Experience supporting technical implementation of CAT Reporting applications, is required.

Essential Job Functions:


* Analyze business processes, functions and procedures to determine the most effective business systems technology to meet the needs of the business unit.


* Manage and mentor less-senior analysts on the team.


* Serve as a subject matter expert for multiple business processes and/or systems and provide advanced level support.


* Establish objectives based on business requirements and cost effectiveness, and provide recommendations to management.


* Oversee team designing data and process models, and defining and documenting design requirements.


* Manage the direction of the products by providing input into the product vision and by defining/prioritizing short-to-medium term goals.


* Build strong partner relationships with business stakeholders, including senior management.

Add technology expertise to discussions about business changes and impacts.


* Develop and improve design strategy and plan for testing.


* Manage and provide new features and enhancements for the product team to develop.


* Collaborate with product manager to prioritize upcoming changes.


* Develop training programs and materials for end users.


* Lead end-user feedback activities, such as, user acceptance testing and demonstration.


* Lead change management tasks, such as writing end-user documentation and delivering training.


* May use SQL to analyze data sources and check for anomalies.

Other Responsibilities:


* Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least eight (8) years of related experience, or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with six (6) years of related experience, or equivalent training and / or work experience.

Essential Skills:


* Advanced knowledge of Agile software development processes and creating common artifacts


* Ability to develop effective working relationships that improve the quality of work products


* Advanced kn...