Business Systems Analyst
Ascendum Solutions
We can NOT consider C2C candidates for this position, W2 eligible candidates only. Candidates should be eligible to work for any employer in the United States without needing Visa sponsorship.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and analytical professional to bridge business objectives with technical solutions in the role of Senior Business Systems Analyst / Product Manager – Data Solutions. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who can interpret business needs, define technical requirements, and drive the implementation of data-driven products and platforms.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with stakeholders to understand business problems, guide solution design, and manage the end-to-end delivery of data initiatives. Acting as a conduit between cross-functional teams—including Data Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Product—this role requires a blend of business acumen, technical expertise, and product thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit and document high-impact requirements, translating them into clear, actionable functional and technical specifications for data and analytics solutions.
Product Ownership & Roadmap Management: Define, prioritize, and manage product backlogs for data initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer needs.
Solution Design & Implementation Support: Lead the design of business and data workflows; act as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure optimal solution architecture and delivery.
Data Strategy & Governance: Develop standards and best practices for data quality, data governance, and lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Data Analysis & Insights: Perform complex data analysis and design metrics or dashboards that provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
Quality Assurance & User Testing: Collaborate with QA teams to validate functional and data-related solutions; ensure that the delivered products meet user expectations and performance standards.
Documentation & Communication: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data flows, system interfaces, and business logic; effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in business systems analysis, data analysis, or product management roles within data-driven environments.
Technical Proficiency
- Strong SQL skills and familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, R, or Scala).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native data services.
- Proficient with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
- Knowledge of Data Lakehouse concepts (e.g., Delta Lake, Snowflake) and big data frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark).
- Working knowledge of Databricks platform
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with data streaming technologies (e.g., Kinesis, Apache Kafka).
- Experience with machine learning use cases in a business context.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (e.g., Git).
- Certifications in cloud data platforms are a plus.
Business & Interpersonal Skills
- Strong consultative and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives from concept to completion.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.