Jr Business Analyst- APD Support

Req ID:280781

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Jr Business Analyst- APD Support to join our team in Little Rock, Arkansas (US-AR), United States (US).

This is an early career position in our Government Consulting & Advisory (GCA) organization. You will work as part of a team providing client-facing business support services and completing projects for clients while delivering excellent business value. As a business analyst-APD (Advanced Planning Document) Support, you will gather information, then coordinate with project leadership to develop client-facing deliverables. In this role, the candidate will analyze business needs, document findings, and create/revise APDs. This position will be supporting more experienced consultants in the planning and execution of work for our clients. Working under the direction of more senior analysts and leads, you will actively participate in the delivery of tasks/activities and associated deliverables.

Position may be based in our project location in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Responsibilities Include:
*Analyze and document business rules / functional requirements to support system enhancements.
*Create and deliver correspondence, presentations, and other materials for procurement support.
*Interact with clients as a key liaison between business and technology findings documentation.
*Works with internal teams to understand customer requirements and to create compelling, compliant, and efficient deliverables.
*Document project details and collaborate with team members, clients, and vendors.
*Schedule meetings in MS Outlook / MS Teams, Webex, or some other virtual meeting. platform to encourage attendance of key stakeholders, monitor meeting acceptance, and follow up as needed.
*Attend business/functional area meetings; serve as scribe for these meetings.
*Distribute meeting minutes for approval; store approved agendas, minutes, and other project-related documentation on SharePoint or MS Teams site, following account specific processes.
*Maintain project repository on SharePoint or similar platform.
*Complete all program training, including BA and APD specific training and obtain certification determined in training plan in the initial six-months.
*Other duties or initiatives as assigned by program or team leadership and team members.

Required Qualifications:
*Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience to equal at least 4 years
*Minimum 2 years of business or technology analysis experience or working on projects that required writing, organization, teamwork, problem-solving and analytical skills, and ability to break down complex problems and develop solutions
*Minimum 2 years in a role involvingCustomer focus that results in delivering a high-quality service, documentation, and high client satisfaction
*Minimum 2 years in a role involvingCreative, analytical, and adept at learning to maximize advanced functions of software tools
* Minimum 3 years of experience using tools in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio)
*Flexibility and willingness to travel, potentially 50%

Preferred Skills:
*Thorough knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, and methodologies
*Experience and comfort working with verifying numbers, basic accounting skills.
*5 years or more of business or technology analysis experience or working on projects and tools used in project management.
*Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies, and objectives.
*Experience working in a team environment while making everyone accountable for their tasks as per the RACI.
*Must possess technical writing, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
*Must possess strong command over English language.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $70,000 to $88,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.