Business & Systems Analyst jobs in Salem, OR

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst to support RFP development, vendor solution evaluation, SaaS implementation, and project coordination.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analyzing and documenting requirements, facilitating implementation processes, and providing quality assurance for technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

RFP Development and Vendor Solution Evaluation:

• Collaborate in developing RFPs and defining scoring criteria.
• Establish vendor evaluation criteria covering technical, functional, cost, scalability, security, and compliance aspects.
• Analyze vendor offerings and document findings to provide data-driven recommendations.

Project Coordination:

• Maintain and update project plans, schedules, and timelines.
• Coordinate activities to align with project milestones and objectives.
• Draft meeting minutes, agendas, and track action items to ensure accountability.
• Facilitate team and stakeholder meetings as necessary.

SaaS Implementation Support:

• Configure SaaS solutions to meet business and operational requirements.
• Participate in design and configuration sessions, documenting workflows and use cases.
• Support sprint planning and release management.
• Validate the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) against deployed sprints.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Define and execute comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and cases.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and work with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity during migration processes.

Documentation and Training:

• Prepare, update, and maintain project-related documentation, including training materials.

Additional Support:

• Provide assistance with other projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven experience in RFP development and vendor evaluation.
• Strong background in SaaS implementation, configuration, and testing.
• Experience in project coordination and agile sprint management.
• Familiarity with user acceptance testing (UAT) processes.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of technical and functional evaluation criteria.
• Proficiency in creating use cases, workflows, and process diagrams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Knowledge of data migration and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management tools like JIRA, Trello, or MS Project.

Note: Local Candidates with Federal and state client experience are preferred!