Business Analyst, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

Business Analyst, Information Services

Posted on: May 30, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood Federation of America NY/DC

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Planned Parenthood Information Services department supports the organization’s work by providing reliable and scalable applications and technology services for the national office and affiliates, in support of health care delivery, sexual and reproductive health education, advocacy, fundraising and internal operations.

 We’re looking for a whip-smart Business Analyst who wants to contribute to the mission of Planned Parenthood. This position is part of a newly formed business analysis practice within the IS division, and as such, it requires initiative, strong ownership and excellent interpersonal skills. The BA will report directly to the Lead Business Analyst and work closely with business owners, technical and project management staff and IS senior management.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Build relationships with key business stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of business processes and systems used by PPFA and affiliates across the US

• Field requests (and contribute ideas) for new systems and improvements to existing systems
• Create project proposals in coordination with business stakeholders, including requirements and use cases
• Participate in the technology project prioritization process, including fiscal year and quarterly planning, to ensure the greatest business value is being provided in the most timely manner
• Consult technical leads on feasibility, high-level design and estimates for major technology initiatives to ensure alignment with overall enterprise architecture
• Assess the impact of planned projects on existing systems, identifying risks and dependencies
• Deliver clear documentation to the project management team for execution, including project scope, stakeholders, assumptions, budget, functional requirements, etc.
• Review prototypes and help coordinate User Acceptance Testing, to ensure that products meet the needs of end users
• Contribute to a roadmap of short- and long-term initiatives for consumption by IS and PPFA senior management
• Evangelize the business analysis function and overall SDLC to teams outside IS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 4-6 years of total work experience and at least 2 years of experience as a business analyst
• Proven business process analysis skills, with the ability to effectively convey conceptual models, information flows, etc.
• Experience working with business stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with line of business applications and standard administrative operations
• Experience with large-scale, cross-functional technology projects
• Understanding of basic technical concepts and one or more SDLC approaches
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to effectively liaise with colleagues on all levels in a distributed, multicultural, detail-oriented environment (without losing a sense of humor)
• Strong proficiency with MS Office 2007/2010, Google Apps, diagramming software
• Top-notch writing, presentation and meeting facilitation skills (finalists will be tested)
• Fast learner, creative problem solver

 Pluses

• Vendor analysis and vendor management experience
• Experience in the health care field
• Familiarity with an Agile methodology, including epic/story writing
• Proficiency with the Atlassian suite (Jira, GreenHopper, Confluence, etc.)

This is a full-time position at our New York, NY office. Relocation assistance is not available. Limited travel is possible.

HOW TO APPLY

For a full position description and to apply, please visit http://bit.ly/12dOqWF

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation