Business Systems Analyst Bridging Business and Technology

Business Systems Analyst ~ Bridging Business and Technology

Join the worldwide news distribution leader and help devise best-of-breed business processes and initiatives through the application of technology! As a Business Systems Analyst for PR Newswire, you will work with business users to proactively identify and define enhancements to existing business systems and processes and develop business cases for new developments. You will be exposed to a variety of challenging, business-critical projects in this role using a wide range of technologies. Working alongside a multicultural team of veterans with an average of seven years of experience, you will have many opportunities for professional development.

Now in its 54th year, PR Newswire Association LLC (www.prnewswire.com) provides electronic distribution, targeting, measurement, translation and broadcast services on behalf of tens of thousands of corporate, government, association, labor, non-profit, and other customers worldwide. Using PR Newswire, these organizations reach a variety of critical audiences including the news media, the investment community, government decision-makers, and the general public with their up-to-the-minute, full-text news developments. PR Newswire has offices in 11 countries and routinely sends its customers' news to outlets in 135 countries and in 40 languages. Utilizing the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire content is considered a mainstay among news reporters, investors and individuals who seek breaking news from the source. We offer employees a comprehensive array of generous benefits, including medical, dental, and vision care, paid time off, 401(k), employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more! PR Newswire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a Business Systems Analyst, you will be based Jersey City, NJ. During your first few months, you will get to know the company and the various stakeholders involved in PR Newswire's business systems initiatives and begin working with line managers to gather, document, and model their software requirements using UML. Prior exposure to the full project life cycle will enable you to successfully track requirements throughout the project. A brain for both business and technology will give you the perspective necessary to reconcile the needs and limitations of the two. Excellent communication skills will also be essential in interacting with all levels within the company as well as developers and other technical team members. You will build on your knowledge of internet protocols, programming languages, and relational database fundamentals to further develop your skills in this dynamic role!

All applications for this position are accepted via our online interview system, managed by Accolo. You can begin the interview process or refer someone you know by going to this link:

http://jobs.accolo.com/13580

Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, PR Newswire or Accolo will keep you updated as to your status by e-mail or phone.

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