Systems Analyst III Fannie Mae
Herndon, VA

Job Description

THE COMPANY

Fannie Mae provides reliable, large-scale access to affordable mortgage credit in communities across our nation. We are the leading source of funding for housing in America, which means more people can buy or rent a home. We are focused on sustaining the housing recovery, improving our company, and leading change to make housing better.

Join our diverse, high-performing team and make a difference as we work together to enable access to a good home.

For more information about Fannie Mae, visit http://www.fanniemae.com/progress

JOB INFORMATION

Design and develop computer applications and systems from existing systems, user needs and specifications, and software design constraints and software capabilities. Use structured methodology to define needs, develop and documenting technical requirements, and define coding specifications. May work with off-the shelf application software, proprietary organization application, or enterprise software which is being modified or customized for a particular report or analytic purpose. Brings to bear both knowledge of computer systems' capabilities and limitations and the business needs of client. May spec out estimated time and resources needed for a project.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

* Work with the business unit or other subject matter experts to identify or refine technical requirements for application under development or being revised.
* Document requirements for enhancements for specific application.
* Review and/or contribute content to requirements, design, or test documentation.
* Perform data analysis at various stages of project, in order to assure development of a quality application. Analysis can include requirements development, testing, or user acceptance.
* Evaluate test results, where necessary, to assist development or test staff.
* Assist project manager in task identification, resource allocations and schedule estimates for staff on assigned project in order to help keep project resourced appropriately and on track.
* Provide business domain and/or technology and/or process expertise and mentoring to others on team. Prepare or contribute to briefings of application owners at pertinent stages of project.

EDUCATION

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required



MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

* 4 years of related experience



SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Required

* Experience with Business Rules (IBM ODM Preferred)
* Great communication skills (written and oral)
* Ability to gather/translate complex business requirements
* Knowledge of SDLC
* Ability to view test cases and read Java Code

Desired

* Knowledge of the mortgage industry
* Experience managing multiple projects
* Familiarity with project management

EMPLOYMENT

As a condition of employment with Fannie Mae, any successful job applicant will be required to pass to successfully complete a background investigation.

Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer.