Systems Analyst 1
Summary
Systems Analyst in Beusa Energy Group's internal IT department (Ponca City, OK). Day to day: gathering business requirements, writing functional specs and process flows, coordinating implementation/testing with developers and vendors, and providing second-level system support. Core work is business analysis, documentation, and UAT.
Systems Analyst
Job Description
Department: Mertz Information Technology
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt
Reports To: Senior IT Operations Manager
Location: Ponca City, OK
Amount of Travel Required: 5% 10%
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Positions Supervised: n/a
POSITION SUMMARY: The Systems Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing technology solutions that meet business requirements and improve operational efficiency. This role serves as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that system functionality aligns with organizational needs. The Systems Analyst evaluates existing systems, identifies areas for improvement, and supports the development and integration of new applications and processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")
Requirements Gathering & Analysis
- Collaborate with business units to understand processes, workflows, and system requirements.
- Conduct interviews, workshops, and documentation reviews to gather functional and technical requirements.
- Analyze business needs and translate them into detailed system specifications.
System Design & Documentation
- Develop functional specifications, process flows, and data models for new or enhanced systems.
- Prepare technical documentation, including configuration guides and user manuals.
- Ensure designs comply with organizational standards and security policies.
Implementation & Testing
- Coordinate with developers and vendors to implement system changes and enhancements.
- Design and execute test plans, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Validate that solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
Support & Maintenance
- Provide second level support for system issues, troubleshooting problems, and recommending solutions.
- Monitor system performance and propose improvements for efficiency and reliability.
- Assist with upgrades, patches, and system integrations.
Stakeholder Communication
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
- Communicate project status, risks, and impacts effectively to all stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement.
- Identify opportunities for process automation and system optimization.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in systems analysis.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.