Business Analyst (hybrid)

Zirous is an accomplished tech firm based out of West Des Moines, IA. For over 35 years, Zirous has been committed to executing best practices and going above and beyond industry standards to provide viable solutions for customers in all things data & analytics, marketing technology, cloud adoption, enterprise integration, identity & access management, custom application development, and extended reality.

Zirous is seeking a Business Analyst who is eager to work with a variety of projects and to continue to develop their expertise. This role will primarily focus on the implementation of Identity & Access Management products.

Zirous has been acclaimed for its outstanding workplace environment as a Top Workplace in the State of Iowa for several years. Additionally, Zirous was a finalist for the prestigious Best Technology Company Culture of the Year award by the Technology Association of Iowa. Join our fantastic team today!

What you'll be doing:

• Work on a variety of projects as a full-time consultant - length of projects and types of client industries will vary.
• Act as the liaison between the client's team to gather and understand business and technical requirements, and the internal Zirous technical team to build out the requirements. In other words you'll be a technical project manager.
• Take the lead role in:
• Presenting proposals to clients
• Eliciting requirements
• Translating and simplifying requirements based on client needs
• Defining project scope and objectives, prioritizing client business needs
• Identifying manageable tasks and segmenting those into multiple project phases
• Creating requirements documentation
• Managing the entire implementation of the project and communicating appropriately to all Zirous team and client team members
• Validating solution has fulfilled the requirements
• Designing, reviewing, and executing test cases
• Designing, reviewing, and executing process change management
• Designing, reviewing, and executing training related to technology solution
• Leading kickoff meeting with clients, identify field mapping requirements, map fields between systems, and test integrations
• Creating presentations and other documentation for client projects
• Play a key role in:
• Designing technical solution to meet requirements
• Overseeing the implementation of requirements
• Managing project’s scope, acceptance, installation and deployment
• Work closely with Project Managers and Technical Leads to ensure successful project implementation.
• Lead project flows through task management tools such as Jira, Trello, or other software.
• Provide ongoing support to clients as needed post implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Have the ability to create your career!

Location: This position will work in a hybrid model with both work from home (remote) days each Monday and Friday, as well as on-site days at the West Des Moines, IA office each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Candidates outside of the Des Moines, IA metro may be considered for a primary remote position based on previous experience.

What to expect:

• To work independently on your individual tasks, but also work as part of a team on a variety of client projects. Your input is wanted and needed - team collaboration is key.
• To work alongside some of the smartest people you'll ever know. You'll learn from them, and they'll learn from you.
• The opportunity to join the z|Think Tank, an elite internal group that generates new business ideas and services Zirous can offer. You’ll have the ability to grow and lead our business offerings.
• LOTS of perks: catered lunches, snacks, beverages, social hours, on-site gym & shower facility, small group activity options outside of work (think axe throwing, bowling, pickleball, go-karts, and more), and a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely and in the office.
• Recognition for a job well done! Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards with bonus amounts for each.
• Company-wide lunches on-site and remotely.
• Lunch and Learns (throughout the year we educate each other on different industry topics).
• Casual dress - jeans, sweatshirts, and flip flops are all acceptable while in our office or while working from home. 
• Professional development opportunities: certifications, continued education, speaking engagements, etc.
• Much, much, more!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5 + years of business analysis experience working as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in gathering business requirements from the very beginning of a project and leading the project to a successful completion.
• Knowledge of Java and other object oriented programming.
• SQL a plus.
• Previous experience with Identity and Access Management solutions a plus.
• Previous experience with governance tools such as Oracle, SailPoint, Okta, and Netwrix/Stealthbits a plus.
• Has demonstrated ability to interact with clients in order to maintain good standing, which includes, but is not limited to, facilitating meetings to gather requirements, documenting business needs and leading status updates. The ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously is a must.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. You can articulate complex technological concepts to engineers and developers and translate for non-engineers/developers. You are adept at navigating technical conversations with both team members and clients alike.
• Must have analytical ability, leadership skills, good judgment, and the ability to work effectively with clients and staff.

Benefits

• Contributing to the success of a high caliber team
• Competitive salary and benefits package including 401(k) match
• An environment that fosters personal and professional growth
• Hybrid model of in-office and work from home days each week
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to work on exciting and varied projects
• Flexible time off (FTO) - Unlimited time off - take what you need while still supporting your team members and Zirous
• Paid holidays
• Cell phone subsidy and discounts through Verizon
• We value our employees' personal time, career desires and life goals

Zirous is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.