Senior Business Analyst

 Join our team and become a part of something bigger – a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is more than just a food bank – we champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone!    

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will use your expertise in systems analysis and solution design to support the delivery of technology initiatives across the organization: Which includes but is not limited to Operations, Network Relations, Programs, Development and Finance.  This role is focused on systems and applications at the enterprise level and requires sharp skills in requirements gathering, process mapping, critical thinking, and problem-solving. 

What you’ll do in your role: 

• Gather and write business requirements for assigned business units, diagraming current and future state process.
• Translate business needs into key functional documentation; Create and deliver appropriate training, and communication around discoveries
• Develop recommendations and strategic approaches based on key findings, anticipating and communicating risks.
• Build and executing test plans of changes and new development including but not limited to: creating test scenarios, execution of unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing
• For defined initiatives, function as project manager including planning, discovery, development, testing, refinement, and deployment of technical solutions.

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ:

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 90 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition.
• Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization-wide engagement days. 
• Financial Wellness: 401k with 4% company match after 1 year. 
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness Programs. 
• Recognition and Certifications: Learning opportunities, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly!

What you’ll need to be successful in this role: 

• 5 + years experience in a Business Analyst role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business, technical, scientific or related discipline with a minimum of five (5) years of experience.
• Experience with systems development life cycle activities to manage, plan, design, implement, test and deliver information systems and strategies.
• Experience leading the systems solutions discussions and extracting and documenting data infrastructure requirements.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with stakeholders and to understand their needs through excellent listening and effective written and verbal communication.

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), record of arrest, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.