Intermediate Business Analyst

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 is currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst. The successful candidate will, under general direction, conduct business analysis, vision scoping, preliminary cost/benefit analysis, software design and business process design, test planning, application documentation, in an effort to align technology solutions with Active Network business needs.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 necessaryResponsibilities: 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 units Qualifications/Requirements: Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycles, requirements gathering, and user interface/interaction design in an enterprise software, web-based environment 3+ 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 orientation 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