Business Analyst - (AI and C++ or Java)

Job Title – Business Analyst
Location – White Plains, NY
Duration – 6 Months
Hours Weekly: 37.5 hours week
Hybrid Onsite Role

Project Overview

This role will support Business Analysis activities for Common App program and AI use cases. The Common Application Program at NYPA focuses on assessing, procuring, and modernizing the enterprise application components and solutions. This includes upgrading end of life and end of support technologies, acquiring new capabilities, and ensuring continued alignment with organizational strategy. Projects under Common App. In addition, NYPA is expanding its AI Center of Excellence initiatives to responsibly integrate AI into organizational functions.

Skills

· Demonstrated experience as a business analyst in software implementations or deployments.

· Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++/C, and Oracle database. Expertise in Excel including macros A deep understanding of technical concepts, principles, and terminology. Extensive experience in data profiling, analysis, and querying. Experience working on data integration projects.

· Extensive experience in developing detailed functional and technical requirements. Knowledge of data science concepts, data products and extensive experience in gathering data requirements.

· Experience working within the Agile framework and employing DevOps (Azure DevOps preferred).

· Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Familiar with automated testing tools.

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment with both employees and consultants.

· Strong communication skills across various levels of technical and business teams. Proven management and organizational skills.

· Strong adaptability and capacity to work in fast-paced environments.

Education & Certifications

· BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience.

· 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Business Analysis for IT projects, including cloud computing and data integration. Programming experience.

· Any of the following BA certifications is a plus: - IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) - IIBA Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) - IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) - IQBBA Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst (CFLBA) - IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) - PMI-Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) Certification Certifications in Agile, DevOps, or programming languages, Data Management are a plus.