Description
IT Business Analyst (CG)
Englewood, CO, 80110
12+ Month Contract
Contract Terms: W2
Position Description:
Advises and recommends areas of program planning, business management, budget execution and program coordination. Prepares needs assessment. Validates resource requirements and develops cost estimate models. Conducts and coordinates financial, product, market, operational, and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group. Interprets, evaluates, and interrelates research data, and develops integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making. Plans and coordinates the development of business cases and multi-year budgets in support of strategic planning and specific initiatives, as required, and presents findings and reports to of studies to client committees. Provides consultative, technical, and staff support, as appropriate.
Skill Set:
Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools. Cost and financial management is a must. Knowledge and appreciation of business concepts and requirements as applicable to a large complex organizations. Knowledge and understanding of business research principles, processes, and techniques. Ability to develop and prepare business analyses and plans. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Knowledge of the principles of strategic business decision-making. Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Consultative and advisory skills. Skill in the use of computerized spreadsheet, relational database, and word processing software.
Daily Duties:
Experience 5-6 years preferred
Manage project finances
Manage Business cases
Keep track of actual cost vs forecasted cost
Responsible for Project Documentation
Responsible for intake of portfolio
.* Resources should have experience communicating at a Director level.*
Skills needed to succeed:
Excel (Especially with pivot tables)
Cognos or similar
Prefers experience with RPM
Degree- 4 year degree not required but preferred
Travel: Some travel will be required
Resource can work remote, but will be required to come in once a week.