Business Analyst with Congo’s implementation experience-----Need GC andUSC

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Business Analyst w/ Congo’s implementation experience. Duration – 12 months Location – Columbus, OH Need GC and USC Must have skills – business objects or cognos, requirement gathering, process analysis, LEAN concepts Top Three Skills: 1) requirement gathering 2) process analysis and value stream mapping, and LEAN concepts 3) Business Objects or Cognos BI Job Description: The Business System Analyst, BSA, will be responsible for compiling and documenting system requirements, as well as the planning and execution of testing, as assigned. Specifics regarding the resource qualifications are below. Role and Responsibilities: Assignments to include, but not be limited to any or all of the following; Business and system level requirements, Scope change, Testing strategy, test case development and execution in any assigned test phase, i.e., unit integration, system integration, user acceptance, deployed application, Primary interface between the business and the Information Technology department in understanding and interpreting and documenting the needs of each organization to the other, for the purpose of furthering AEP’s overall implementation of business strategy. Strategy and process development to improve efficient execution of the business needs. Specifically: Will be responsible for proposal development with deliverables aligned with AEP SDLC methodology. Will work under the leadership of the Project Manager for all project task related estimates, and actuals reporting for delivery of assigned tasks from the Plan Phase forward. Includes the communication of any concerns and issues that may affect project schedule and or user acceptance of the developed application, early on, to Project Manager. Will work closely with the individual business process owners in the business in understanding requirements and testing needs. Will work closely with business unit representatives to ensure the application is thoroughly tested. Will provide evaluations and recommendations for any items believed to have an impact on project deliverables. Will look for opportunities to consolidate data and recommend or improve business processes and or procedural changes, wherever possible. Will assist in the identification of any new or enhanced functionality required by acting as the primary customer advocate within IT on system implementations and process reengineering efforts in assigned project areas. Will be a key participant in data mapping and documentation. Will participate in post implementation review Will create assigned documentation in conformance with AEP established project guidelines, unless otherwise modified and approved by project team leadership. Will need to communicate effectively with technical and business resources assigned to the project. Other possible Responsibilities, if assigned; Assist in the development of business case documentation, Assist with coordination activities related to execution of the test plan., Identify appropriate test data in relevant source systems, and incorporate this data into test scripts to document expected results for testing activity., Assist with project activities relative to data preparation for go live., Assist in other areas of addressing project related issues, as assigned. Required skills: Bachelor Degree in relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business. Five or more years of related experience. Facilitation of elicitation and analysis sessions in both group and individual, 1:1, settings in order to create and finalize accurate requirements and test documentation, approach. Experience using Lean concepts, leading Value Stream Mapping and/or Kaizen sessions. Strong business analysis skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to work independently. Experience constructing Use Cases, Data Flow Diagrams, Flow Charts, Process Decomposition, and other visual forms of communication of requirements. Familiarity with data analysis and logical data modeling: Experience with test strategy and planning for application integration, system, UAT testing. Experience with integration testing of applications interfacing to multiple enterprise systems. Ability to coordinate testing activity in accordance with test plan. Attention to detail and ability to thoroughly document a test plan, test scripts, and expected or actual results. Preferred skills include experience in the utility industry. Business Objects or Cognos BI experience. Background in documentation and analysis of data and reporting requirements. Experience with both waterfall and agile SDLC methodology. Additional Information: Critical skills required: • Bias to action – motivated to take initiative, and look for opportunities to improve process and reporting • Willingness to collaborate, and ability to communicate effectively with technical and business partners engaged in the project. • Understanding of data visualization (i.e., reporting, dashboard) Preferred: • Experience in process analysis and value stream mapping, and LEAN concepts helpful • Experience with BusinessObjects and / or Cognos reporting • Interest in learning different business areas, and enjoys patient interaction with customers and gathering requirements. Also helpful: • Experience working on teams within an Agile framework (i.e., Scrum) • Experience with organizing and performing system testing, and working with customers for UAT If my requirement matches your resume, then please do reply on my email id preethib (at)usmsystems(dot)com or you can able to reach me on 703 468 0398 USM Business Systems Inc. is a quickly developing worldwide System Integrator, Software and Product Development, IT Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA with off-shore delivery centers in India. We offer world-class ability in giving most astounding quality and administrations through industry best practices planned to convey remarkable worth to our customers. Utilizing our industry knowledge, administration service offering expertise and innovation abilities, we distinguish new business and innovation slants and create answers for help customers around the globe, giving top of the line solid and practical IT benefits which are cost effective services. Established in 1999, the organization has corner qualities in building and dealing with a Business Oriented IT environment with rich involvement in technology innovation, ERP and CRM counselling, Product Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Management, SOA, BPM, Data Warehousing, SharePoint Consulting and IT Infrastructure. Our other offerings include modified solutions and administrations in ERP, CRM, Enterprise architecture, offshore advisory services ,e-commerce, Social , Mobile, Cloud, Analytics (SMAC) and DevOps. USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest developing IT Systems Integrator in the Washington, DC zone. Most as of late, USM was positioned #9 on the rundown of the Top administrations organizations in the DC Metro Area – Washington Business Journal (2011). We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers through development and business keenness.