Systems Analyst (Cleveland)

Location:US-OH-Cleveland Job Number:00DHW Employee Status : Regular Job Type :Experienced Schedule : Full-time Description The Systems Analyst coordinates and defines system scope objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify diversified information systems. This professional must be competent to work in most phases of systems analysis activities. Primarily responsible for system requirements elicitation and documentation. This involves working with the Product Manager to understand the initial business rules and specifications. The analyst will participate to some extent in all phases of the software development process; however their main responsibility is for the completion of system requirements deliverables based on the Rational Unified Process. These deliverables include, but are not limited to, System Use Cases, Supplementary Requirements, and Conceptual Models. ResponsibilitiesRequirements Elicitation:- Provides input and feedback on business process and business rules and specifications that are developed by the Product Manager, e.g. business process model, supplementary business specifications, and business roles- Leads and coordinates system requirements elicitation and analysis including development of system use case models, system interface specifications, and any other analysis modeling sessions- Works with Product Managers Requirements Management:- Identifies and enhances system processes based on business rules and specifications, reviews new business rules and specifications, and ensures trace ability to the technology solution- Identifies repeating patterns in user requirements to help identify reusable modules for the technology team- Serves as a liaison to other projects to ensure consistency and prevent project conflict or redundancy. Works with other systems analysts regarding alignment and integration between projects- Creates and maintains system use cases and models, activity and state diagrams, supplemental requirement, analysis class diagrams, and system interface (including user interface) specifications as appropriate- Available to perform quality assurance product reviews of test scripts or test plans as needed - Acts as a consultant to testers when there are questions or clarity is needed on functionality- May assist the test team on defect prioritization or identification when their consultation is requested- Collaborates with the technical team to:1. Create applicable analysis diagrams such as object sequence diagrams2. Participate as a reviewer in design sessions- Works closely with the Technology and Business Teams, specifically the Architects, DBAs, QA and Product Manager to complete and validate system requirements- Act as a liaison with technical team and business partners (Business Owners and other Business Team members ) P2D To qualify, candidates must have: a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience approximately 4-6 years of experience in systems analysis and/or application program development Experience with Rational Unified Process (RUP) Solid understanding of Object-Oriented concepts Current knowledge of web technologies Strong knowledge and experience in system analysis and logical design and the ability to determine comprehensive and complete system requirements experience with state-of-the-art application development support software packages strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills sound judgment and tact ability to work effectively with clients, management and staff members