IT Business Analyst at Swift Transportation

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At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Participate in all phases of the project life cycle and processes for projects of varying complexity. Define success criteria for product development while aligning company and department initiatives. Evaluate and perform analysis of specific business and system challenges and translate them into system requirements to meet initiatives, requirements and expectations. Perform project management duties that support the initiation, planning, execution and completion of projects as needed. Must be familiar with Agile, Kanban and Waterfall methodologies.

• Perform project management functions in order to maintain project timelines.
• Define success criteria for product development while aligning company and department initiatives by acting as liaison between IT and assigned functional areas.
• Evaluate and perform analysis of specific business and system challenges and translate them into system requirements to meet initiatives, requirements and expectations.
• Construct workflow charts/diagrams that meet department criteria and aligns with system capabilities.
• Document all defined requirements and maintain any changes made to the Requirements Document (RD) and ensure defined requirement are aligned according to system/program development.
• Resolve issues/problems in timely manner and provide recommendations in order to meet project deadlines/milestones.
• Record and report the status of projects and assignments accurately.
• Inform and conduct follow up with appropriate department personnel on all problems or potential problem situations in a timely manner; provide recommendations for resolution.
• Establish, build and maintain relationships with designated department personnel to assist in ease of implementation and project success.
• Continue to develop analytical skills and knowledge of the business and gain familiarity with systems development methodologies, project planning and project control disciplines.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 3+ years experience in Information Technology and/or project management required.
• Previous experience within Infinium/AS-400 and HR/Benefits/Payroll experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must have excellent project management skills and be knowledgeable of project planning and control disciplines.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must be familiar with systems development methodologies, business case development and modeling techniques and methods.
• Must possess analytical skills.

Pay Range: $62,000.00 - $82,000.00 Annual

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.