Junior Business Analyst Job Description

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This is a real-world description for a junior business analyst. The description itself is several years old, but 95% of it is still appropriate for today.

PROJECT RELATED COMPETENCIES

Analysis and Solution Definition

• Documents client organization's direction, structure, business processes and requirements.
• Researches client organization's industry and competitive position.
• Assists in the collection and consolidation of required information and data.

Technical Recommendation and Testing

• Accurately and efficiently executes test plans.
• Assembles and documents all test results.
• Retests as necessary.

Project Execution

• Understands project plans and is able to clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelines.
• Takes input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback.
• Adheres to project standards defined by project management.
• Accurately employs our methodology and documentation tools.
• Proactively carries out project support /administrative functions.
• Establishes responsible deadlines and personal work plans and manages time effectively.

CAREER PATH CORE COMPETENCIES

Communication

• Listens to others and accepts input from team members.
• Clearly articulate ideas and thoughts verbally.
• Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional.

Technical Understanding

• Understands basic Internet and client/server architectures.
• Possesses basic knowledge of HTML.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Problem Solving

• Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing client needs.
• Generates innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information to its fullest potential.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

Leadership

• Displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.
• Sets high standards of performance for oneself.

Teamwork

• Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members.
• Appreciates each team member's contributions and values each individual member.

Client Management

• Values internal and external clients and responds to their needs as they arise.
• Establishes effective working relationship with clients.
• Follows established communication guidelines.
• Uses good judgment in what and how to communicate with clients.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Innovator Development

• Understands the professional development process and becomes actively involved by setting challenging goals and meeting them through continuous learning.
• Seeks input from mentors and supervisors.
• Actively applies feedback received to day-to-day work and strives to improve performance.

Internal Operations

• Accurately completes and submits time and expense reports in a timely manner
• Accurately completes and submits status reports in a timely manner
• Complies with all our policies and procedures

The description itself is several years old, but 95% of it is still appropriate for today.

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