Manager Business Analyst (Foundation)

The Active Network, Inc. provides technology applications and marketing services to community service organizations worldwide and has earned a reputation as a leading online destination for active lifestyles. The company's application services help organizations reduce the cost and complexity of managing community activities and fundraising events. Its marketing services offer integrated online and field marketing campaigns that help brands develop authentic relationships with active consumers. Its consumer properties offer a comprehensive destination for the active lifestyle.The Active Network, Inc. is currently seeking a Manager Business Analyst.Responsibilities:*Research, define and consolidate the requirements from business technology and Product groups *Define project scope and write up requirements analysis *Determine time estimates and phased deliverables *Prepare detailed specifications for the development team employing use case documents, diagrams where necessary, screen mock-ups, and/or other material when necessary *Lead business and technical analysis sessions to initiate new development to meet current and projected business needs *Analyze business requirements and procedures to improve existing systems and business processes *Provide expertise on the systems capabilities/limitations as it relates to business process *Prepare impact and opportunity assessments regarding the cost/benefit of proposed projects *Determine time estimates and phased deliverables *Document business requirements, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify systems *Prepare use cases and formal requirements, along with tracking dependencies and releases *Design user interfaces and functional requirements *Provide analysis and support for the Programming and QA teams throughout the development lifecycle *Assist/Author in the development of test plans *Assist/Author in the development of training and/or technical documentation *Act as liaison between the Technology department and other business unitsQualifications/Requirements:*Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycles, requirements gathering, and user interface/interaction design in an enterprise software, web-based environment *5+ years of work experience in business analysis roles including web experience, programming experience, workflow experience, interface and usability design *Experience in documenting business requirements, use cases, UML *Experience in developing training materials and in training end users *Experience collaborating with remote/satellite teams a plus *Use of requirements management and modeling software such as Rational a plus *Use of formal project management processes *Relevant 4 year bachelor degree (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, Business) or equivalent experience *Work well independently and in a team, organized, detail oriented, analytical, and good decision making and issue resolution *Must have excellent and effective oral and written English communication skills to speak with both technical and non-technical personnel *Experience with registration management systems a plus *Strong customer service orientationKick-start your career, ignite your passion, partner with a winner, and enjoy the results! At The Active Network, our customers include parks & recreation departments, higher education facilities, school districts, city halls, non-profit organizations and golf courses. We provide: software that enables organizations to interact and serve their participants through online registration, membership management, facility booking, league scheduling, citizen service request submissions and electronic data disseminationmarketing services that promote awareness of the organizations' offerings internet communities that allow participants in active lifestyles to access information, service requests and registrations conveniently online. In return for your efforts, The Active Network offers performance-based salary increases, superior benefits, ongoing personal development, opportunities for advancement and a casual workplace. Read all about us at www.ActiveNetwork.com Don't let this great opportunity to work with a dynamic and energetic group of individuals pass you by, please apply now! Be sure to include salary history in your cover letter. EEO/AAPPlease refer to job description. View all "The Active Network" opportunities   |   Email a friend