IT Analyst
Job Summary :
Performs and implements activities that impact discrete components / processes of the specified functional area of IT. Work is received in short term assignments that require application of autonomous judgment. Operates within the context of defined procedures.
Job Responsibilities :
• Performs and implements daily operational activities that impact discrete components / processes of the specified IT work function, and may include responsibilities in the area of Security, Planning & Analysis, Plan or Operations, such as:
• Creating deep dive analyses to study key area trends.
• Participating in development and enhancement of key programs to optimize consumer awareness, market share, overall efficiencies and support specified work function initiatives.
• Participating in development of new programs and enhancing current programs to meet performance objectives.
• Running ad-hoc analyses to identify and recommend innovative options to drive business plan.
• Performing research to identify industry trends and best practices. • Evaluating key area trends and developing/implementing innovative programs/improvements.
• Analyzing performance against departmental objectives.
• Participating in monitoring departmental strategies and goals.
• Identifies and determines likely reasons for problematic causes. Prepares accurate documentation and communication to effectively facilitate elimination of problems / roadblocks as they occur and create efficient fixes.
• May participate in the development of budgets for the functional area of responsibility.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to accomplish activities. Interacts with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange semi-complex information related to assigned activities.
• Gathers and updates necessary information and communicates to appropriate parties.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree OR High school / GED and at least 3 years of experience in Finance, IT, Strategy, Analytics, and/or Operations
- Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.
- Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in Finance, IT, Strategy, Analytics, and/or Operations OR High school / GED and at least 5 years of experience in Finance, IT, Strategy, Analytics, and/or Operations.
• Master’s Degree or MBA.
• Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
• Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Knowledge of project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
• Knowledge of P&L.
• Experience working in the IT Industry.