Business Solutions Analyst
Company | Palo Alto Networks |
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Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience working as a Business Analyst or in a related field
- Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience
- Knowledge and experience with Salesforce CPQ is a must
- Data analysis and visualization skills is required
- Experience with different requirement gathering techniques (e.g., workshops, interviews, user stories, use cases)
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, self starter with a results-driven attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and documentation review
- Translate business requirements into clear and detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects
- Work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and other IT teams to design and validate technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural standards
- Work with QA/QE function to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and usability against business requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that technology solutions meet business expectations and quality standards
- Facilitate defect triage and resolution, working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases
- Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, understanding their needs, priorities, and challenges to effectively advocate for technology solutions that drive business value
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred
- Knowledge of the Q2C (quote to cash) process is preferred