Business Consultant

Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Business Consultant

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JOB LOCATION: Springfield MA
WAGE RANGE*: $50 - 58/hr. W2
JOB NUMBER: 35971506

Must have:
The Minimum Qualifications:Lead analysis of impacts to the business (impact analysis)
Development of business process models, process outlines, procedures and job aides to help ready the Business
Perform requirement management planning for medium to large scale projects
Leads business analysis across multiple parallel initiatives
Gathering and documentation of functional and non-functional requirements
Clear and concise written and verbal communications
Strong facilitator to drive requirements gathering sessions
Collaborate with business and systems experts
Peer review of work product
May provide oversight of overall quality of work product
Negotiate and influence requirements direction


The Ideal QualificationsWorks with guidance on more complex projects
Capable of applying knowledge to handle all but the most complex problems independently
Anticipates change and directs or redirects efforts
Looks for and finds ways to improve operations while ensuring business value and outcomes
A minimum of 5+ yrs of related business analysis experience


JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Project Management Office (OPMO) is seeking an experienced Business Consultant In this highly visible role, you will report to the Head of Operations PMO (OPMO) and support projects led or supported from the Operations organization. You will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and developing business analysis and requirements documentation that support our moderate to large-scale business projects, as well as readiness initiatives. This role requires extensive collaboration and communication across multiple business units within Operations and outside of Operations (technology teams, suppliers, procurement).

The Team:
The OPMO oversees the execution of initiatives across Operations (Protection NB & UW, Policy Holder Services / Annuity NB, Strategy & Transformation, Shared Services & Enablement and Expense, Analytics & Governance). Our team partners closely with Distribution, Product and Legal/Compliance to deliver value through project implementation. We leverage standards put in place by the Corporate Function PMO (CFPMO) to drive consistency across our portfolio. The team is focused on driving and aligning critical programs and projects across our Operations organization, creating more visibility into this work, while enabling better prioritization, collaboration, and execution. We strive for continuous improvement and best in class service to our clients.
We are a diverse team of project managers and business consultants, who enjoy solving complex business problems with proven track records of excellence in project management and the ability to quickly structure and manage work in a dynamic, complex environment.

As a Business Consultant, you will:Formulate and define business and/or systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a good understanding of applicable industry requirements
Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering business and/or system limitations, operating time, and form of desired results
Provide analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper business and/or system requirements
Guide and advise less-experienced Business Analysts.
Competent to work at the highest technical level of most phases of business and/or systems analysis while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment
Accountable to drive escalation analysis and resolution on complex issues
Ability to communicate difficult decisions timely, clearly, and accurately with internal and external colleagues
Develop recommendations by applying critical thinking to conduct analysis and weigh risk
Lead initiatives supporting business strategy and process improvement
Identify gaps in processes/procedures and make recommendations for improvement
Develop a strong network of resources/business partners across the organization and our vendor partners
Facilitate and organize meetings with key stakeholders and business partners
Lead initiatives supporting business strategy and process improvement
Identify gaps in processes/procedures and make recommendations for improvement
Develop a strong network of resources/business partners across the organization and our vendor partners
Facilitate and organize meetings with key stakeholders and business partners


Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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