Pantex Plant · 14 hours ago
IT Business Analyst
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expPantex Plant is a key player in national security missions that safeguard the United States and its allies. They are seeking an IT Business Analyst who will serve as a vital link between business stakeholders and technology teams, focusing on defining requirements and improving business information processing systems.
IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as a key interface between business stakeholders, including senior management, business units, and technology teams, to define requirements, develop business cases for technology developments, and resolve issues related to functional system delivery
Analyze and assess current business and technical processes to formulate, develop, and propose improvements for new or modified business information processing systems, defining and documenting requirements accordingly
Facilitate IT (Information Technology) project teams by coordinating with business and technology teams to elicit, organize, simplify, manage, and communicate functional and technical requirements, including program functions, output, input data, and user acceptance criteria, and to develop business cases. This includes supporting testing, system techniques, and controls
Demonstrate knowledge of computer system capabilities, business processes, and workflows
Develop software quality assurance documentation, including business requirement documents for IT projects
Collaborate with business units to define and document project scope, requirements, and expectations, and report potential inter-departmental conflicts to the project team for evaluation
Provide documentation and communication of business needs and requirements, demonstrating a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements
Evaluate and communicate the implications of technical solutions
Collaborate and coordinate efforts across all IT and business segments
Ensure consistency and adherence to company standards, processes, and procedures
Work with Quality Assurance to obtain QA acceptance of product and business requirements
Utilize requirements to drive the design or review of test cases and process change requests. Assist with managing project scope, acceptance, installation, and deployment
Assess and validate activities to determine if solutions have fulfilled requirements
Ensure adherence to project lifecycle management, software development lifecycle management, company strategies, policies, processes, methodologies, commitments, and goals
Exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under limited supervision
Develop and maintain complete and accurate business analysis technical documentation, adhering to established procedures
Ensure effective communication exists with and among assigned teams
Brief management and project teams on work assignments and progress
Participate in and/or develop procurement deliverables (e.g., statements of work, bills of material) for external services and materials
Limited travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP)
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709
Medical requirements may apply
Pantex is a drug-free workplace
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants
All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification
Preferred
Proven experience in business analysis for production or technical projects
Relevant certifications such as Scrum Master, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL Foundations, or PROSCI Change Management
Experience with ServiceNow in an Agile development environment
Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies, including but not limited to computerized spreadsheets, relational database modeling, modeling software, data analytics, word processing software, Scrum, Kanban, and other hybrid agile methods
Demonstrated knowledge of business analysis and project management principles, best practices, techniques, and tools, preferably aligned with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification [e.g., Professional in Business Analysis (PBA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)] is preferred but not required
Comprehensive knowledge of requirements gathering, analysis, and management strategies, including data requirements, business process modeling, traceability, quality management techniques, and principles of project and software development lifecycles
Familiarity with business concepts and requirements specific to large government facilities is advantageous
Proven experience in eliciting requirements for complex projects and programs, developing business analyses and plans, prioritizing requirements, and creating conceptual prototypes or mock-ups
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within diverse teams
Possesses strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written), including conflict resolution
Exhibits initiative, independent judgment, and discretion, with a proactive approach to leading and managing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
Proficiency in processing and analyzing data, formatting and generating reports, creating and editing written materials, and developing and delivering presentations
Proven ability to lead and manage multiple concurrent and complex IT infrastructure and application development teams, demonstrating adaptability within fast-paced, demanding environments
Ability to logically and systematically evaluate business and process problems to determine optimal solutions
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Company
Pantex Plant
Pantex Plant is the nation's primary facility for the final assembly, dismantlement, & maintenance of nuclear weapons.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caleb Heltenberg
Program Manager, Technology Transfer | University and Industrial Partnerships
William Lindley, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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