Kforce has a client in Portland, OR that is seeking a Business Analyst.Responsibilities:

　　Perform business analysis on all aspects of technology and business improvement projects, focusing on stakeholder analysis, requirement development and management, and acceptance testing

　　Using a variety of elicitation techniques, work with key stakeholders to understand and document current ("as-is") and future state ("to-be") end-to-end processes and identify requirements

　　Perform gap analysis between current and future state processes to document requirements necessary to move to future state

　　Identify improvement opportunities to optimize future state design

　　Evolve requirements from highest level needs and features to detailed requirements, collaborating with technical resources to ensure the technical solution meets the needs of the business

　　Manage all aspects of requirements engineering, including elicitation, analysis, specification, and verification

　　Influence decision making and actively engage with project leaders, sponsors, and key stakeholders to ensure optimum business value delivery

　　Drive continuous improvement of business analysis discipline

　　Works on wide range of assignments that are complex, up to and including Enterprise-wide assignments

　　Often defines procedures or identifies innovative solutions for how to complete analytical tasks

　　Is a primary driver of collaboration on project teams

　　Regularly acts as a mentor and role model for other analysts

　　Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field

　　Achievement of or progress toward: Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) preferred; Project Management Professional (PMP), certification in Process or Performance Management, or certification in Quality Assurance/Testing desirable

　　7-10 years of experience

　　Progressive experience in providing business analysis in employee benefits, financial services, technology delivery, or other related fields

　　Demonstrated communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills

　　Demonstrates and acquires analytical skills and learns company procedures and policies

　　Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills

　　Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time

　　Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback

　　Strong knowledge of design techniques and principals involved in production of drawings and models

　　The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

　　We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

　　Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

　　This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

　　Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

　　Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:50.00Maximum Compensation:75.00