Title Senior Business Systems Analyst
Remote
Remote
Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA) - Data & Analytics
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with 8+ years of dedicated experience in data and analytics. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between complex business challenges and cutting-edge data solutions, driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of data warehousing, business intelligence (BI) principles, and advanced analytical methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Requirement Elicitation and Management :
Lead discovery sessions with executive stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define, analyze, and document complex business, functional, and non-functional requirements for data and analytics initiatives.
Translate high-level business goals into detailed, clear, and actionable technical requirements, user stories, and functional specifications for data engineers and development teams.Data and Solution Analysis :Act as the primary functional expert for enterprise data platforms, data warehouses, and BI solutions.
Perform hands-on advanced data analysis and Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) using SQL, Python / R, and statistical techniques to identify patterns, trends, and root causes that inform solution design.Develop and maintain data flow diagrams, data lineage documentation, and conceptual / logical data models, ensuring data governance and quality standards are met.Solution Design and Implementation Leadership :Collaborate with data architecture and engineering teams to design optimal technical solutions for data integration, transformation, and storage (ETL / ELT).
Guide the implementation team to ensure the technical solution remains business-relevant, functionally accurate, and aligned with data strategy.Oversee the development and enhancement of high-impact data visualizations, dashboards, and reports using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik Sense, ensuring they effectively tell a story and drive business action.Project Leadership and Mentorship :Serve as the BSA lead on complex, multi-year projects, managing scope, schedule, and cost trade-offs in collaboration with Project Managers.
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and post-implementation validation, ensuring the solution delivers the expected business value and data accuracy.Mentor and guide junior analysts, contributing to the development of best practices and frameworks within the Business Analysis and Data & Analytics functions.