IT Business Analyst

Kinetic Advantage is a dynamic independent floorplan company led by trusted industry veterans. Our core focus is helping our Independent Dealer partners and team members succeed while providing them with an exceptional and engaging user experience. We are committed to forging strong partnerships through transparent communication and simple, innovative solutions. We provide our partners and team members with the support and tools they need to grow throughout their journey.

This role requires in-office presence two days per week to support team collaboration and business operations.

Job Summary:

The IT Business Analyst is tasked with gathering and documenting functional and technical specifications for software development new features and integrations. In addition, the Business Analyst will interact with business users and executive management to identify business requirements and present findings in visualizations and mockups as well as interact with developers for implementing said requirements and to support related development and testing activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Define and document functional and technical specifications for software development projects; provide mockups for user interface related changes and write user stories.

• Validate business processes against business requirements and system functionality.

• Verify that requirements are testable and can be used to generate testing objectives. Ensure functional specifications are sound, efficient and support company, departmental and IT goals.

• Investigate enhancement requests and participate in identifying the appropriate alternatives and ideal solution.

• Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical users, ensuring parties involved have an understanding and gain knowledge of the application and/or business considerations.

• Communicate application/business knowledge to other members of IT.

• Interface with executives, end users and other technical resources to fulfill end user requirements.

• Participate in and support all software development lifecycle activities, including development, testing, implementation, and rollout.

• Author training and support documentation for technical and non-technical users.

• Participate in an agile team, collaborating with other Business Analysts, Developers and Testers.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Analysis or related major or equivalent industry experience in a similar role

• 3+ years’ experience in IT and systems professional business analysis

• In-depth experience in gathering requirements and documenting functional and technical specifications for software development projects.

• Strong experience writing and utilizing Microsoft SQL Server queries and working with data residing in SQL databases.

• Previous experience with the agile software development process and Azure DevOps is a plus.

• Previous experience using diagramming software such as Lucidchart is a plus.

• Previous experience working with commercial lending and financial data is a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Willing to learn new tools and technologies to be able to work effectively in a rapid growth environment with changing needs and requirements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate requirements and concepts between business and technology participants

• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time

• Must be able to communicate clearly

• Ability to operate computer and office equipment, maintain paper files, move about an office environment

• Must be able to move objects up to 20 pounds

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

This job description reflects essential functions of this position but is subject to change at any time and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.