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JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Business Analyst independently leads requirements gathering, analysis, and solution design to ensure business needs are met with effective, scalable solutions. This role works closely with stakeholders, facilitates workshops, mentors junior analysts, and contributes to the continuous improvement of business analysis practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Lead requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders, ensuring clear and complete documentation.
- Analyze and document business processes, workflows, and system requirements.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews, and focus groups to capture business needs and align expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into actionable solutions.
- Apply proficiency with BI tools and data analysis methods to evaluate business performance and recommend improvements.
- Support testing by reviewing test cases, validating requirements, and assisting with defect resolution.
- Mentor junior analysts, providing guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to the improvement of business analysis methods, templates, and best practices.
SUCCESSFUL CHARACTERISTICS/SKILLS
Experience & Background
- Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in business analysis, project delivery, or related roles.
- Requires experience using business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to analyze and present data insights.
- Working knowledge of data analysis tools and query languages (e.g., SQL).
- Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and familiarity with secure SDLC (SSDLC) practices.
- Ability to work with stakeholders to balance competing priorities and reach consensus.
Professional Traits
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with both business and technical audiences.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support less experienced colleagues.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
- Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, computer science, or a related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., IIBA CCBA, Agile BA) preferred.
WHAT RSM OFFERS
- Opportunities to lead impactful analysis efforts across diverse projects.
- A collaborative environment that values professional development and mentorship.
- Exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives and innovative solution design.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $88,400 - $150,700
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
