Business Analyst

Not Remote- In office at Shawnee, OK

Position Summary

The Business Analyst serves as a critical link between business needs and technical solutions. This role involves gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements, making work items with the requirements, and supporting the successful delivery of projects that align with organizational goals.

Position Summary Expanded:

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives, processes, and challenges

• Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements

• Translate business needs into clear, actionable specifications for technical teams

• Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and identify trends or opportunities

• Develop process models, workflows, and use cases

• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations with stakeholders

• Perform gap analysis and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Assist in testing efforts, including creating test cases and validating solutions

• Ensure delivered solutions meet business requirements and quality standards

• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to project a professional Image

• Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and business analysis software

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

• Advanced knowledge of operating standard office equipment

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment

• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

• Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a technology-driven environment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certification such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or equivalent preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is continually required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Occasional travel required.