Business Analyst

PROVISION OF TASKS

Provision of expert advice and assistance in relation to the IT systems in the DSA.
 Analysis of business and functional requirements of IT systems under negotiations in the DSA, including a review of usability of existing IT systems and building blocks in the Commission.
 Extensive stakeholder consultation and testing of user requirements with the Commission, Member States and possible other identified stakeholders. This includes organising a dedicated remote workshop.
 Assistance in preparing vision documents and communication materials, such as mock-ups of the IT systems and databases and other internal presentations.
 Capacity to estimate costs, timescales and resource requirements for the successful development of the information systems and databases in the DSA.
 Preparation of the necessary internal documents on IT Governance for the development of the IT systems in the DSA.
 Liaise with the policy team, as well as other relevant teams, to ensure that the preparation of the information systems and databases reflects the needs of the DSA.
 Preparation of a hand-over document for the purpose of the future development of the IT systems in the DSA.
 Capacity to manage the project within the agreed parameters of costs, timescales and quality.

SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

 Strong knowledge of information systems and ability to analyze different solutions for a technical development problem and formulate an advice.
 Strong capacity in preparing and writing business analysis, as well as other documents that are necessary for the development of IT systems.
 Ability to carry out comprehensive user requirement gathering and analysis, including through stakeholder identification and consultation processes.
 Ability to understand and gather business requirements, including for all relevant user groups, and translate them into IT features and requirements.
 Experience in design of information systems and databases, along with fast preparation of necessary documents, tools and visual materials, e.g. mock-ups.
 Good knowledge of the PM2 project management methodology.
 Experience working in agile environments and via innovative techniques to engage customers during the project.
 Ability to adjust flexibly to unexpected changes in scope or requirements.
 Creative and independent, team player, communicative, passionate about information systems and eager to learn.
 Ability to work fluently in English, including high quality written output that does not require further proofreading or quality control.