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Senior Business Systems Analyst in Oakland, CA

Senior Business Systems Analyst job description

Senior-level business systems analysts should have at least five years of experience working as a business analyst, to go along with strong technical and analytical skills. Knowledge of the software development life cycle and various systems applications is important, as are strong collaboration and communication skills. Top candidates are fast learners who can get up to speed quickly on new systems and applications. A bachelor’s degree in business, information systems or a related field is required.

Typical senior business systems analyst duties:

Providing production assistance and support for systems and resolving system issuesDeveloping and providing reports for business systemsIdentifying opportunities to improve or gain efficiencies within the system applicationsResearching and resolving problems and issues based on documented policies, procedures and standardsImplementing temporary solutions to problems when appropriate, and recommending system solutions alternativesAssessing impact of proposed business solutions on current systems and proceduresIdentifying project issues and communicating progress and obstacles to managementContributing to the definition, planning, coordination, execution, and status reporting for business systems projects

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Salary for Senior Business Systems Analyst in Oakland, CA

129200 - 186320

Low
129200
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
155720
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
186320
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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