Business Analyst V

Kforce's client in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Business Analyst V to join their team. This is an onsite position, however remote is also acceptable. Responsibilities: * Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience and/or, specialized training to serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide solutions to meet user needs * Provides business analysis support for moderately complex applications, including analyzing and documenting business processes and translating user requirements to software development teams * May train or lead the work of others * Leads projects of moderate scope and complexity or serves as a technical advisor to project teams * Guidance is provided to perform varied work that is frequently difficult in character requiring some evaluation, originality and ingenuity to make moderately complex decisions * Resolves or recommends solutions to moderately complex problems * Extensive contact with internal customers is required to identify, research, and resolve problems * Adheres to established standards and maintains currency in business analysis practices, procedures and techniques * Consults with users to identify, analyze, refine and document business requirements * Coordinates project scheduling with appropriate entities * Develops and maintains project schedules and produces project reports and documentation * Develops conceptual design documents, including project definition, alternative solutions, scope of work, functional specifications, and logical skeletons for new systems * Follows up with internal clients about completed tasks to ensure client satisfaction * Identifies requirements for testing, develops test plans and scripts and coordinates test transmissions, as required; Tests software * May determine appropriate actions in emergency situations to ensure data is secure and available for use as soon as possible* High School diploma/GED or equivalent * BA or BS degree preferred * 12+ years of experience * Business Analysis tools: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Software Engineering Methodology (SEM) process, Change Management, Project Management tools (MS Project), basic database query language usage, time tracking tools, Use Case/UML, advanced quality assurance (QA) tool usage for test case development, execution, and defect tracking/issue tracking software Experience with: * Functional, operational and technical requirements of assigned project(s) * Concepts of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering * Concepts, practices and procedures analyzing business processes * Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry * The use of technology in business * The relationship between IT and business * Core business competencies such as finance, management, accounting, operations, and marketing * More detailed awareness of the business context of a technical solution, including specific business goals associated with the project, how the project will meet the goals, and their own part in advancing the goals * General financial industry knowledge and knowledge of supported business area Experience with: * Creating and interpreting process maps and flowcharts * Preparing various reports, summaries, surveys and written recommendations * Developing and maintaining project plans * Developing conceptual design documents, including devising logical skeletons for new systems * Conducting usability testing of software applications * Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications Ability to: * Ask pointed questions to verify clear understanding of client issues * Analyze a business function and derive a set of requirements to satisfy a general request * Take ownership of an aspect or task on a project with little to no assistance