Functional Analyst (SQL & Business Objects) - Chicago, IL

Drive identification of requirements across business units and identify substandard systems processes through evaluation of real-time data. Serve as thought leader for technical business processes, developing forward-thinking systems prototypes that promote increased efficiency and productivity on multiple levels Primary Responsibilities: ? Create and implement precise management plans for every project, with attention to transparent communication at all levels ? Perform, evaluate, and communicate thorough quality assurance at every stage of systems development ? Determine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usability ? Partner with other stakeholder teams across business units (i.e., sales, finance, security, compliance) to develop necessary analysis and documentation in a collaborative way, communicating effectively and efficiently with production, managerial, and executive teams ? Evaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain systems processes, including the delivery of monthly status reports to all appropriate parties ? Author and update internal and external documentation, and formally initiate and deliver requirements and documentation ? Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems ? Develop meaningful and lasting relationships with partners for optimized systems integration, and respond to questions and concerns from managers and executives with supporting research and recommendations

? Technical Degree or related work experience ? Proven experience in an analytics and systems development capacity ? High proficiency with SQL language and database management ? Proven analytical abilities ? Practical experience generating process documentation and reports ? Excellent communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights ? Experience working with Business Objects. ? Knowledge of ITIL Foundations. Experience with DevOps tools - Ansible, JIRA, ADO, Artifactory, Teams, MIRO, Lucid is a a plus