Business System Analyst – Experienced

Horace Mann

. Elicit, analyze, document, and validate functional and non-functional requirements .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in requirements elicitation, gap analysis, and documentation to drive business and system improvements. Proficient in managing small to mid-sized projects while facilitating communication between business stakeholders and technical teams.

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Requirements ElicitationGap AnalysisProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness Process Documentation

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisFunctional RequirementsNon-Functional RequirementsSystem Improvement DesignSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Technical SpecificationsBusiness Case DevelopmentProcess DocumentationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise SystemsProject Lifecycle Principles

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional SystemsBusiness ProcessesStrategic Solution Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Elicit, analyze, document, and validate functional and non-functional requirements
Perform gap analysis and issue analysis to identify business needs and improvement opportunities
Translate and simplify business requirements into clear technical specifications
Design, document, and maintain business and system processes
Identify and design business and/or system improvement opportunities
Assist in the development of business cases for strategic initiatives
Plan, coordinate, and monitor project deliverables
Manage small to mid-sized projects and/or project tasks
Apply knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and project lifecycle principles
Ensure technology solutions meet company standards and user requirements
Serve as liaison between business units and technical teams
Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical resources
Manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Provide guidance and feedback to less experienced staff
Work collaboratively across departments to support enterprise initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of business analyst experience
Proven experience supporting broad-impact, cross-functional systems
Advanced skills in requirements elicitation for business processes and system functionality
Advanced general analysis and gap analysis skills
Experience generating multiple types of business and/or process documentation
Experience identifying and designing business/system improvements
Ability to coordinate and manage small-sized projects and tasks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills
Organizational and documentation expertise
Knowledge of enterprise systems and strategic solution design