Business Analyst

Belle Plaine, MN

Cambria has an excellent opportunity for a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment.  The Business Analyst/Design Architect is responsible for creating and maintaining project design architecture and reporting within the Business Partner Services Department. 

Responsibilities:

• Recommend, document and support the delivery of pragmatic technical solutions that fulfill specific business objectives while addressing major concerns, such as performance, scalability, quality, availability, etc.
• Add input into the creation of conceptual and logical specifications for all layers of a technology solution (application components, systems architecture, data architecture, infrastructure, security, etc.), including design artifacts such as component, deployment, class, and sequence models, activity diagrams, etc.
• Effectively collaborate with project stakeholders (business sponsors, subject matter experts, enterprise architecture, project management, etc.) in producing sound solutions
• Establish and maintain clear channels of communication about a solution, including presenting to small and large groups of mixed stakeholders (business and technical) as required
• Conduct design reviews throughout the project life cycle to assure solution integrity
• Maintain alignment with departmental strategy in solution offerings
• Support project management in estimating schedule and resource requirements for delivering architecture solutions
• Contribute to ongoing development and improvement of solutions
• Actively collaborate with management  to provide consultation and mentoring on technology topics such as design and methodology
• Design effective reporting based on solution standards and practices using data provided in applications
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Four years of experience as a business analyst/design architect
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent knowledge of relevant technology fundamentals)
• Extensive knowledge with MS SQL Server writing SQL queries and stored procedures
• Knowledge of Visio and application design modeling
• Experience with Crystal Reports or Business Objects a plus
• Proven skills in creating design architecture based off of business requirements
• Superb analytic skills and a demonstrated ability to comprehend ambiguous, complex problems and respond with achievable, appropriate solutions
• Proven success designing solutions that delight stakeholders and are delivered on time
• Expert collaborator with business and technical colleagues, adept at building rapport
• Solid awareness of the objectives and concerns in each of the SDLC phases
• Able to manage multiple priorities; self-directed and customer service focused.

If you are looking to advance your career by becoming a member of a growing and dynamic team, we are eager to meet you. Please send your resume and salary requirements to Employment@CambriaUSA.com (reference job # 13-006 in the subject line of your e-mail).

Cambria is a privately held, family-owned company with an entrepreneurial vision. We bring a new perspective and approach to the countertop industry by responding to the needs of our customers. With state-of-the-art facilities, combined with the work ethic of experienced employee teams, Cambria has rapidly become an industry leader.

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