Systems Analyst Principal

Our client seeks a Systems Analyst Principal to develop systems specifications aligned with architecture standards, mentor analysts, and lead team activities. The role includes analysis of functional changes across web front-end, databases, services, and batch processing, as well as test case design, data preparation, and defect management. The position supports production troubleshooting, leverages AI tools to accelerate migration efforts to Apache Airflow, and maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies., * Analyze functional changes for existing or proposed systems.

• Review functional and system requirements covering web front-end, database, web services, RESTful services, and batch processing.
• Review and develop test cases including prerequisites, input scenarios, steps, and expected results.
• Prepare test data to satisfy test scenarios.
• Open and track defects through resolution and perform retesting after fixes.
• Troubleshoot and provide production support as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies.
• Provide occasional off-hours ad hoc support.
• Mentor system analysts and perform team lead activities.
• Leverage AI and LLM tools to accelerate analysis and migration from IBM IWS to Apache Airflow, including job definition conversion, dependency mapping, and edge case identification.
• Craft effective prompts to generate and refine migration documentation, dependency mappings, and test case scenarios using AI tools.
• Use AI-driven tools for test script generation, anomaly detection, and comparative validation between legacy IWS and new Airflow DAG results.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * 8+ years in computer functional or systems analysis.

• 5+ years writing test cases and testing system requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of systems and functional analysis and software testing practices.
• Proficiency in writing and running SQL queries.
• Experience testing large batch systems, including data setup, job execution, and results verification.
• Knowledge of automated scheduling systems. Apache Airflow experience is a plus.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to manage simultaneous assignments and deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and collaborative work style.
• Ability to meet Public Trust requirements, including presence in the US for 3 of the last 5 years., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, certifications or training, and experience.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following

About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status