- An analyst gathers, interprets, and uses complex data to develop actionable steps that will improve processes and optimize results.
- Day-to-day, it’s an analyst’s job to assess company and client needs, review robust information, and analyze it, looking for trends or areas for improvement.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
- Elicit, document, and analyze business requirements by conducting interviews, workshops, and surveys with stakeholders.
- Identify and prioritize business needs and objectives.
- Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications that can be understood by developers and technical teams.
- System Design and Documentation: Collaborate with technical teams to design system solutions that meet business requirements.
- Create system design documents, including data models, process flows, and interface specifications.
- Ensure that the designed solutions align with industry best practices and organizational standards.
Testing and Quality Assurance:
- Develop test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate that the system meets the defined requirements.
- Coordinate and execute testing activities, including functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Identify and document defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
Project Management and Implementation:
- Assist in project planning, including defining project scope, objectives, and timelines.
- Coordinate with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful system implementations.
- Provide support during system deployment, including user training and post-implementation reviews.
Continuous Improvement and Support:
- Monitor and assess system performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend changes to enhance system functionality.
- Provide ongoing support to end-users, troubleshoot issues, and implement system enhancements as needed.