Senior Business Analyst

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

Acts as a liaison between the Technology and the business on request for new systems and enhancement of existing systems. Conducts advanced level business process analysis, needs assessments preliminary cost/benefit analysis, project scoping, and requirements elicitation and documentation to align Technology solutions with business initiatives. Provides leadership and mentoring to junior analysts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other ancillary duties may be assigned.

• Leads the requirements gathering and analysis for large, complex projects. Acts as the liaison between business users and IT developers during the project lifecycle.
• Contributes advanced knowledge in formulating systems scope and objectives relative to the organization’s business plan and business architecture.
• Documents requirements and manages communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring that business needs are clearly understood and documented.
• Coordinates with users and facilitates working sessions to determine and document business and user requirements, process flow definitions, and functional specifications.
• Responsible for document repositories, maintenance and updates of project documentation library. Oversees and ensures the quality of the requirements documentation and deliverables.
• Coordinates with QE to formulate test plans and with the project team to gain business user acceptance.
• Reviews progress and evaluates results for accuracy and efficiency.

May coach and mentor less-experienced analysts and act as team leader on systems projects.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

• Education and Experience
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience:
  
  5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
• None required.
• Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
• Advanced requirements analysis:
  Ability to handle complex, cross-functional requirements and systems.
• Leadership:
  Ability to mentor junior BAs and manage project timelines.
• Advanced technical understanding: A deeper understanding of IT systems, databases, cloud technology, and software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Risk management:
  
  Assess risks and dependencies in projects, propose solutions to mitigate them.
• Change management:
  Ability to manage changes in scope, requirements, or stakeholder expectations.
• Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities that Contribute to Success
• CCBA or CBAP certification preferred but not required
• SQL ability preferred but not required

Normal setting for this job is: office setting Monday-Thursday, work-from-home Friday.

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $95,700 - $140,000. This range represents a good-faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

In addition, this position is eligible for bonus pay.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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