Business Analyst - OpenLink Endur - Houston, TX - (3 OPENINGS) 1724

Location: Downtown Houston (Hybrid 3 days a week in Office)
Employment Type: 6 Month Contract to Start (Can Extend/Convert FTE)
Work Authorization: Those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. The client requires W2 payroll so they cannot accept visa candidates at this time

What You’ll Get to Do:

Preparing, facilitating, documenting and participating in client meetings/workshops conducting a structured gathering, research, and analysis
Developing and evaluating procedures, controls, user requirements, and functional specifications to identify gaps between the current state and future state
Documentation of business data, application, and/or technology architectures
Documenting and explaining problems and working to resolve software defects while ensuring technical compatibility and end-user satisfaction
Analyzing, developing, and proposing enhancements to current business processes, reports, and applications in order to optimize system effectiveness
Conducting customer interviews and producing meeting summaries
Conducting market/client research and industry analysis of requirements
Producing high-quality verbal and written consulting deliverables (including proposals, customer presentations, consulting reports) to effectively communicate project findings
Generating re-usable intellectual capital in the form of consulting methodology and templates, blueprints and business cases
Basic scripting and project plans

Required Experience

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst
Proven experience with the implementation of OpenLink Endur (must have)
Experience configuring and extending OpenLink Endur to match requirements (must have)
Experience working for a management consulting firm (preferred)
Solid Business Analyst skills, including experience interviewing clients to gather and document business requirements, develop process maps and functional specifications
Experience leading client teams through testing and training exercises, followed by successful cut over for go live
Ability to troubleshoot issues and provide user support
Strong presentation skills
Extensive experience writing successful project proposals, experience planning and executing related projects
Background in Energy/Utilities is a plus
Project management skills/experience
Bachelor’s degree required; major in MIS, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Business or Financial Engineering preferred
An advanced degree is desirable