Job description

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. Description: The role of the Business Analyst (BA) is to strive to understand business problems, elicit and analyze requirements, assist in business case development, perform research, and evaluate and propose solutions while collaborating with technical and business teams; both within and outside the context of IT projects. The BA will contribute to testing, training, change management, and other activities. A successful BA will ensure that the expected value of an effort is realized to the benefit of the stakeholders and the firm. Key Responsibilities Include: • Work with technology teams, stakeholders, end users, leadership, and outside experts to identify, evaluate, and design technical and non-technical solutions • Gather, document, and prioritize business requirements, assist in developing application design specifications, and develop and execute test plans • Facilitate and manage business requests, setting proper stakeholder and user expectations • Work with IT subject matter experts to document business application specifications and assess options, risks, and costs • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as superior listening, critical thinking, problem-solving and probing skills - with subtlety, tact, and diplomacy • Build strong relationships with project stakeholders and serve as a communications hub among business clients, project stakeholders, and the defined solutions team • Assist project stakeholders in communication, training, or change management • Organize, coordinate, and manage work efforts and/or projects • Use tools for eliciting requirements: brainstorming/mindmapping, focus groups/interviews, end user observation, process/task analysis • Collaborate with team members and other resources to establish creative and effective solutions to business problems • Analyze and design business processes and workflows • Collaborate with Business Analyst teammates, Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), and others in order to establish consistent and efficient work processes, including standardizing templates for Business Analyst deliverables • Occasional travel to other offices • Additional duties may be assigned Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years of business analysis experience • In-depth knowledge of the legal industry and software applications including but not limited to iManage Desksite and FileSite, Microsoft Office suite, WorkShare, and SharePoint • Proven communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills • Ability to understand customer needs and expectations, provide excellent client service in direct and indirect manner, and fulfill customer expectations • Ability to understand and develop complex business processes and map workflows • Ability to understand and develop data flow diagrams • Ability to successfully interface with personnel at all levels within the firm • Experience working directly with end users, vendors, and technical team members • Experience working with teams in various locations • Detail oriented, analytical, and inquisitive • Ability to be self-critical, to offer constructive feedback to and accept direct feedback from others • Ability to adapt to a changing environment • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to work both independently or collaboratively, producing all assigned work while adhering to deliverables and deadlines • Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives or activities, and effectively make judgments in prioritizing and time allocation in a high-pressure environment • Familiarity with Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) preferred • International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) or related certifications preferred • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, Unified Modeling Language (UML) and/or similar methodologies and tools preferred Minimum Education: • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents. Benefits may vary by position and office. Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law. Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP's privacy policies.

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