IT Business Analyst en Harbor Freight Tools
Harbor Freight Tools · Calabasas, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Calabasas
Job Description
The IT Business Analyst is responsible for business and systems analysis functions supporting his/her assigned applications. Apply proven analytical, communication and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT investments, turning functional business requirements into effectively designed solutions. This includes gathering and analyzing data in support of business cases, leading system projects for business units, building systems requirements, providing application support, and managing external software vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily performance and operation of enterprise-level software applications
- Perform the following duties: budgeting, quality control, research, purchasing of assets or software, contract negotiation and management
- Act as a liaison between technology teams, support teams, business units, and senior management
- Collaborate with project managers, solutions architects and project sponsors to determine project scope and how to execute multiple projects
- Meet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements, and systems goals, and identify and resolve systems issues
- Document functional business requirement and interpret into system
- designs
- Analyze and determine root-cause for reported system issues
- Conduct research into on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
- Utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirement and functional specifications
- Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
- Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential problem areas in IT systems across the organization.
- Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications
- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including system, integration, and customer acceptance, for modified and new systems, and other post-implementation support.
- Manage and track the status of requirements throughout the project lifecycle; enforce and redefine as necessary.
- Work independently on projects and analysis
- Maintain reference documentation for audit purposes
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Nights and weekends As required
- Staff supervision and development: No
- Decision making: Provides data for decision making
- Travel: Up to 5%
- Flex Designation: Anywhere
State
CA
City
Calabasas
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Preferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree · BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or a related field preferred
- 2-3 years of experience supporting software applications and software development
- 5 years of experience supporting software applications and software development
- Proficient in the use of SQL, Excel, and Access
- Experience with retail applications and principles
- Familiarity with retail IT business practices
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as part of the job performance and will need to rely on judgment and experience to accomplish goals
- Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
- Understanding and experience in project management and exposure to project management methodologies
- Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle methodologies as adopted by the organization
- Flexible and adaptable in regard to learning and understanding new technologies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Keen attention to detail
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to: *Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time. *Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing. *Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports. *The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
- Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
Address 1
26677 Agoura Road
About Harbor Freight Tools
We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $73,600.00 – $110,400.00 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.
