Whitley Penn

IT Business System Analyst

Whitley Penn$80K — $95K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst.
  • Experience in requirements elicitation and documentation.
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies for software development projects.
  • Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Expertise in planning and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate meetings and discovery sessions with stakeholders to pinpoint business needs.
  • Create and update Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and user stories.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and automation opportunities.
  • Serve as a liaison between business users and technical teams during development.
  • Clarify requirements and assist developers continuously.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
  • Coordinate user testing activities with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Firm Paid Medical Insurance for employees on select plans
  • Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance options
  • 17 annual firm holidays and extended breaks around July 4th and year-end
  • 20 days PTO for salaried employees
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • 401(k) with profit sharing opportunities
  • Discretionary bonus program eligibility
  • Funding for Becker CPA Review Course and exam fee reimbursement
  • Health & wellness program initiatives
  • Pet insurance options available
Full Job Description
The Business Systems Analyst will serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and software development teams. This role is responsible for gathering and documenting business requirements, facilitating stakeholder meetings, supporting Agile development processes, and coordinating user acceptance testing. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, documentation, and project coordination skills.

Position Details:

Title: Business System Analyst

Classification: Full-time; Exempt

Department: Information Technology - Software Development

Location: Dallas

Office Expectations/Hours: Hybrid position; general work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.

What You Will Do
  • Facilitate meetings and discovery sessions with business stakeholders to identify business needs and objectives.
  • Create and maintain Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), process flows, use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
  • Act as the liaison between business users and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Clarify requirements and provide ongoing support to developers.
  • Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
  • Help maintain sprint backlogs and monitor sprint progress.
  • Coordinate testing activities with business users and project stakeholders.

What You Need to Get Here
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or related role.
  • Experience eliciting and documenting business and system requirements.
  • Experience supporting software development projects using Agile methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience planning and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Required Skills
  • Requirements Gathering & Analysis
  • Business Requirements Documentation
  • User Story Development
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Solving

Why Whitley Penn

Our total rewards are incredibly competitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our clients. Explore some of our benefits below:
  • Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
  • Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
  • 20 days PTO for Salaried Employees
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with Profit Sharing
  • Discretionary Bonus Program
  • Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Pet Insurance

About Whitley Penn

Whitley Penn is a full-service accounting firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1983 and has since grown to include over 600 employees across multiple offices in Texas and Oklahoma. Whitley Penn provides a wide range of services, including audit and assurance, tax planning and preparation, business consulting, and wealth management. The company serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, real estate, and energy. Whitley Penn is committed to providing exceptional service and building long-term relationships with its clients.
Learn more about Whitley Penn
Size
600 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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