Operations Business Systems Analyst
Irving, TX

Job Description

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) will act as liaison between the client and the technical delivery teams. The BSA plays key roles within the technology organization across many disciplines within the SDLC, including requirements gathering, documentation, design and testing. In addition, the BSA is expected to work closely with and Project Manager (or Account Manager) to assist in project delivery on a number of levels.

Responsibilities:

* Interface with the client and Epsilon technology delivery teams, supporting the design and delivery of medium to large scale database solutions
* Take part in requirements gathering sessions via client interviews
* Take ownership of all written documentation including requirements, functional specifications, test plans and production ready manuals
* Work with and support technical staff in the design, development and testing of the solution
* Support production staff & client end users in the use of designed solution
* Coordinate integration of new development with the overall technical solution
* Create test plans and lead the system and user acceptance testing activities
* Develop and implement quality assurance methodologies
* Back up production processing, including daily updates
* Function as BSA for special projects

Qualifications:

* 5 Years' Experience
* Analyzes complex business problems to be solved with automated systems, solve problems on the fly and work in a fast-paced, high traffic environment.
* Able to assemble, analyze and evaluate data and be able to make appropriate and well-reasoned recommendations and decisions to support the business and project teams
* Able to assess a situation, receive input from stakeholders, and select a course of action
* Able to clearly communicate and articulate, both written and verbally, detailed specifications (e.g. project requirements, requested changes, and testing results)
* Able to work in a dynamic, fast paced and often changing environment
* Serve as a liaison between: developers and users, clients and companies, and management and IT
* Ability to demonstrate a strong technical platitude, and understand both business and technical language and ideas
* Expert SQL skills required - writing queries/select statements to validate data, pull data, etc.; ability to read through and understand intermediate level SQL code written by others.
* Proficient with QA procedures, methods, etc.
* Proficient in MS Office (mainly Excel)
* Working knowledge of Web Technologies (HTML, XML, web services, etc.)
* Basic Network knowledge and interpretation
* Knowledge of Agility, SDLC, Loyalty / Rewards platforms lifecycle activities

Conditions of Employment

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks which unless prohibited by applicable law may include criminal history checks, employment verification, education verification, drug screens, credit checks, DMV checks (for driving positions only) and fingerprinting.

Great People, Deserve Great Benefits

We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your career. From tuition reimbursement to scholarship programs to employee stock purchase plans and 401(k)s, we offer associates a variety of benefits that work as hard for them as they work for us.

About Epsilon

Epsilon® is an all-encompassing global marketing innovator. We provide unrivaled data intelligence and customer insights, world-class technology including loyalty, email and CRM platforms and data-driven creative, activation and execution. Epsilon's digital media arm, Conversant, is a leader in personalized digital advertising and insights through its proprietary technology and trove of consumer marketing data, delivering digital marketing with unprecedented scale, accuracy and reach through personalized media programs and through CJ Affiliate, one of the world's largest affiliate marketing networks. Together, we bring personalized marketing to consumers across offline and online channels, at moments of interest, that help drive business growth for brands. An Alliance Data* company, Epsilon employs over 8,000 associates in 70 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.epsilon.com and follow us on Twitter @EpsilonMktg.

Alliance Data provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

For San Francisco Bay Area:

Alliance Data will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Alliance Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alliance Data will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for Alliance Data.

Alliance Data participates in E-Verify.

Alliance Data will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal and credit histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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