Functional Analyst - Corporate Solutions #2781~ Costco Wholesale
Issaquah, WA

Job Description

Description of position

Functional Analysts are responsible for: understanding the requirements of users; understanding requirements for team/domain specific systems; performing technical system and data analysis; developing specifications representing both user interface and data interface requirements; interfacing with the vendor on technical issues, providing input into technical designs; and assisting with the configuration of team/domain specific applications.

Tasks and responsibilities

* Analyzes and delivers complex cross-functional business requirements and process flows
* Performs gap analysis between as-is and to-be processes, and makes recommendation on areas for continual process improvement
* Assists teammates in growing and developing the skills necessary to elicit and translate requirements into functional design
* Executes and leads the development of technical specifications by collaborating with technical and non-technical teams, translating functional designs into technical designs, validating macro designs and reviewing micro designs
* Develops technical specifications by collaborating with technical and non-technical teams, translating functional designs into technical designs, validating macro designs and reviewing micro designs
* Designs, develops and executes testing protocols to include: unit testing, integration testing and system testing, as driven by the requirements
* Performs systems and data analysis on applications to understand functional design requirements determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
* Manages, defines, drives and executes as needed, the implementation of configurations across applications and interfaces
* Assists teammates in growing and developing the skills necessary to grasp team application concepts and tool suite
* Identifies and resolves problems often anticipating issues before they occur or before they grow; develops and evaluates options and implements solutions
* Participates in the development of deployment and release work plan tasks within a phase
* Coordinates, plans, designs and produces deliverables for the training phase
* Develops and ensures adherence to establishment of standards, best practices, governances, and patterns.
* Assists in other areas of the department and company as necessary

Required skills, abilities, and certifications

* Must possess excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot and provide solutions
* Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and effectively engage with individuals at all levels of the organization
* Must possess demonstrated strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Must possess strong work ethic, demonstrated attention to detail and excellent time management skills
* Must be available to work as needed to honor project commitments, meet deadlines, and support assigned business area needs (e.g., nights and weekends). Must have a minimum of 3 years functional analysis or similar experience and commitment to applying appropriate skills and effort to meet deliverables
* Proven track record for successful delivery of projects and working cross-functionally with business and IS
* Past experience in an Agile environment
* Able to work independently

Recommended skills, abilities, and certifications

* Experience on SAP or other ERP implementation projects
* 2-5 years of Costco business knowledge
* Proficient in the use of the Google products: email, spreadsheet, document, presentation
* Working knowledge of ServiceNow (Carts+) Portfolio & Program Management module
* Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Ariba software/systems preferred
* Successful internal candidates will have spent one year or more on their current team

Apply: Use the link below to upload all required documents to

https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=COSTCO&cws=1&rid=2781

Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.