Business System Analyst

Dayforce

Business System Analyst bridging business and technical teams for comprehensive requirements documentation. Engaging directly with stakeholders and managing data source inventory.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating complex concepts between technical and non-technical stakeholders, and maintaining accurate project documentation throughout the SDLC. Proficient in SQL query writing and familiar with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies, with a strong focus on problem-solving and adaptability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SQL Query WritingBusiness AnalysisAgile/Scrum MethodologiesJIRA and Confluence ProficiencyMortgage Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

SQL ServerOracleData Source MappingETL ToolsData Visualization ToolsBasic Python Knowledge

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityProactive Mindset

Tools & Technologies

JIRAConfluenceAlteryxTableau

Industry Keywords

Mortgage IndustrySDLCSystem Integration DocumentationAI-Powered Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLOraclePythonSDLCSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document comprehensive requirements
Research existing system functionality, database structures, and data flows to inform technical solutions and business decisions
Serve as the primary owner and maintainer of the data source inventory — mapping products to their underlying data sources, tracking changes, and ensuring accuracy as the product portfolio grows
Lead solution design and analysis by translating complex business requests into actionable technical requirements
Create detailed, system-specific functional requirements and technical documentation
Lead requirement walkthrough sessions with IT teams to ensure clear understanding and alignment
Serve as connection between sales, customers, business stakeholders, and technical teams throughout the development process — translating in both directions
Write and run SQL queries across multiple databases to investigate data behavior, validate requirements, and support QA efforts
Proactively identify potential issues and recommend solutions to prevent project delays
Maintain critical project documentation and ensure accuracy throughout the SDLC
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of experience in Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst role
Proven experience writing SQL queries across multiple databases (SQL Server, Oracle)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with keen attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences — and business requirements for technical teams
Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation
Experience working effectively in both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — comfortable engaging directly with customers and sales teams
Adaptable and flexible approach to changing project requirements and priorities
Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions
Familiarity with AI-powered tools and platforms for work optimization
Mortgage industry knowledge strongly preferred
Experience with ETL tools (Alteryx) or data visualization tools (Tableau)
Basic Python knowledge
Familiarity with data source mapping or system integration documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document comprehensive requirements
Research existing system functionality, database structures, and data flows to inform technical solutions and business decisions
Serve as the primary owner and maintainer of the data source inventory — mapping products to their underlying data sources, tracking changes, and ensuring accuracy as the product portfolio grows
Lead solution design and analysis by translating complex business requests into actionable technical requirements
Create detailed, system-specific functional requirements and technical documentation
Lead requirement walkthrough sessions with IT teams to ensure clear understanding and alignment
Serve as connection between sales, customers, business stakeholders, and technical teams throughout the development process — translating in both directions
Write and run SQL queries across multiple databases to investigate data behavior, validate requirements, and support QA efforts
Proactively identify potential issues and recommend solutions to prevent project delays
Maintain critical project documentation and ensure accuracy throughout the SDLC
Other duties as assigned 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of experience in Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst role
Proven experience writing SQL queries across multiple databases (SQL Server, Oracle)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with keen attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences — and business requirements for technical teams
Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation
Experience working effectively in both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — comfortable engaging directly with customers and sales teams
Adaptable and flexible approach to changing project requirements and priorities
Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions
Familiarity with AI-powered tools and platforms for work optimization
Mortgage industry knowledge strongly preferred
Experience with ETL tools (Alteryx) or data visualization tools (Tableau)
Basic Python knowledge
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