Sr. Business System Analyst w/ SQL/Mainframe

10451693Senior Business System AnalystContractPortland, ORDuration: 8 MonthsEstimated Start Date: ASAP Requirements:Assume lead role on work assignmentsActively work with customers to analyze business needs, gather and document business and system requirementsPerform analysis and design on small to medium application projectsIdentify risks in proposed project designsWrite detailed technical specifications for developers to followPerform business process analysisFacilitate IT work estimatesDocument use cases and closely interact with developers and QAFacilitate test planning, execution and user testingFacilitate meetings and document outcomePerform technical training when necessaryDevelop and perform formal presentations when requiredSet technology direction in concert with Architecture Guidance and IT standardsUnderstand IT processes and work within designated guidelinesParticipate in the development and continuous improvement of BSA standardsAssess user needsProvide customer service in an advisory roleAssist with user training as neededTroubleshoot application problems and propose optimal resolutionsResponsible for optimization of system applicationsProvide on-call support as required (may require evening and weekend work).Provide best practices and application knowledge mentorship Tools/Applications:Mainframe IMS and DB2 data access is requiredAdvanced SQL Server 2005 skills (ETL, DTS, SSIS, and T-SQL) is requiredWorking within a structured Systems Development Life Cycle Methodology is requiredBusiness Intelligence (end user computing, management reporting) development solutions is desired.Net Programming experience is strongly desiredExperience writing Cognos Reports is desiredActive Server Pages (ASP) experience is desiredBasic Qualifications:The successful candidate will have at least five years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst and be responsible for assembling and facilitating the review and approval of the business requirements; providing information and guidance to the business representatives to ensure the approved requirements will achieve business objectives; reviewing and approving functional specifications, ensuring they align with the business requirements; providing assistance to the IT manager in understanding the requirements and resolving any project conflicts.Accountable for qualifying, recording, and publishing requirements into the master requirements schedule.Must be able to plan and perform testing, including documenting test conditions, expected results, and test validation.Professionalism and strong communication skills are essential.Must be comfortable working under the pressure of delivering quality results with schedule deadlines and must have a proven track record in meeting schedule for tasks while still meeting or exceeding business requirements and goals.Must be able to work independently as well as with others on work tasks and must demonstrate initiative and ability to self-manage time and work with minimal direction.Special Notes:Willingness to travel and On-Call are required as well as flexibility to accommodate east coast and west coast work hours. Apply Now Location: Portland, OR, 97208Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/ProjectJob Category: IT/Software DevelopmentCareer Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) About COMSYS COMSYS IT Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: CITP) is a leading information technology services company with 44 offices across the U.S. and offices in Canada and the U.K. Leveraging more than 30 years of experience, COMSYS service offerings include contingent staff aug-mentation, permanent recruiting and placement, vendor management and project solutions, including network design and management, customized software development and maintenance, software globalization/localization translation services and implementation and upgrade services for SAS, business intelligence and various ERP packages. For more information, visit www.comsys.com.COMSYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. View all COMSYS opportunities Learn more about COMSYS at www.comsys.com