Business Analyst

Company: Vector Solutions
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Vector Solutions serves everyday heroes by delivering intelligent software solutions that empower them to make safer, smarter, better decisions. We believe passionately in providing critical knowledge, when, where, and how they need it. Everything we do - from learning to workforce management to risk reduction and beyond - is done to elevate the safety and success of our clients and the communities they serve. Join our mission.The Business Designer Analyst has the overall responsibility for creating awesome experiences by embracing a user-centered design mindset. This person will be responsible for collaborating in a diverse team environment to create efficient, elegant, and usable solutions that delight the customer. This person should feel comfortable in a consulting role; facilitating interactions with both internal and external customers.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnderstand our users - Plan, conduct, and share user/usability research to support initiatives in a rapid, iterative manner, incorporating customer constraints of budget, time and contractual obligations Translate business needs and requirements - Create compelling user experiences by participating with cross-functional teams from the customer facing team to quality assuranceDesign awesome experiences - Articulate the vision of the user experience by telling the story from start to finish using process flows and high-fidelity mockups informed by technical and functional requirementsUnderstand our customers - Learn industry best practices and integrate them into designs and processesDesign for accessibility - Produce designs that meet WCAG AA requirementsDevelop design patterns - Identify and develop emerging patterns that impact UX design, development and usabilityCollaborate effectively - Work with other UX designer/analysts and critique each other's designs, generating feedback that improves our designs; Preview developer work prior to testing to confirm needed functionality and avoid issues during testing; Assist the quality assurance team verify that user stories are testable and generate testing objectivesAssist in the evolution, and adoption of the Vector Design SystemSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements:
Ability to learn enterprise-level software quickly and deeplyDemonstrated experience in a design role, providing design deliverables used by others to product a solutionProficiency communicating a user journey to enable customers and internal teams to understand how the proposed solution will make user's lives betterCurious, positive, independent, collaborative, quick, decisive thinker that can effectively advocate for their ideas and provide and receive constructive feedback Interested in learning more about how to build a UX practice and UX maturity within an organizationEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEDegree in User Experience related field (e.g., HCI) or equivalent experience (at least 3 years of designing awesome user experiences)We would know this person was doing a great job if---.---customers, potential customers, and our employees feel listened to and understood as part of requirements gathering---others in the organization understand the trade-offs involved in different design paths---others' ideas and relevant feedback is incorporated into their designs---Development and Quality Assurance teams are equipped to do their work efficiently through design mock-ups, thorough analysis, and answering complex questions in a timely way---others (especially introverts) feel this person is approachable and receptive to feedback---they have a deep knowledge of our productsWhy you will love working at Vector Solutions:Friendly, open, and casual work environment (ditch the suit & tie)Comprehensive, quality benefits package effective first of the month following your date of hireMatching 401(k) retirement planHealthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and generous time offEducational assistance available for all employeesGenerous referral incentive programCompany social eventsPhilanthropic opportunitiesSECURITY: Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain Federal Security Clearance.TRAVEL: 5-10%LOCATION: Bloomington, IN. Due to high communication style, routine remote work is not preferred at this time.Vector Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. diversity of every kind. #PM21PI177694496

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