Job Description:

IT Business AnalystLocation: Arlington, VAType: FTE, onsite in the office 5 days a week, 8am-5pmAs the IT Business Analyst, you will play a key role in the digital transformation of our organization by overseeing our portfolio of business applications. You will be responsible for ensuring that all enterprise applications meet the needs of our stakeholders and partnering with our application vendors to ensure the successful implementation, integration, and operation of these critical software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including IT teams, business leaders, and vendors, to ensure Trident has the applications needed to conduct business. Your expertise will be instrumental in enhancing the overall efficiency, effectiveness, and agility of the organization's applications and systems.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain a comprehensive Enterprise Application Architecture strategy for the enterprise-level applications and solutionsLead the evaluation and selection of technology solutions and vendors that align with business objectives and technical requirementsEnsure the successful implementation, integration, and operation of enterprise applications, integrating with existing systems, and enhancing business processesWork closely with vendors to maintain and upgrade enterprise applications to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliabilityDevelop and implement standards, procedures, and strategies for the deployment, management, and maintenance of enterprise applicationsWork closely with stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of applications and alignment of business processes and seamless integration of new applications with existing systemsAnalyze existing application systems, identify areas of improvement, and propose updates and enhancements to optimize performance, security, scalability, and usabilityProvide technical guidance and mentoring to other members of the IT team on topics related to application architecture and developmentStay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and offer recommendations for adoption as appropriateEnsure that application architectures and solutions are aligned with the organization's overall data security and compliance requirementsDevelop and maintain documentation, standards, and processes related to the application architecture, development, and maintenance processes.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field5+ years of experience in a similar roleKnowledge of enterprise applications, including ERP, CRM, and HRM systemsStrong understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and best practicesUnderstanding of end-to-end software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and WaterfallExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organizationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and holistically about application managementProven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex application-related efforts