Business Analyst - job 1 of 3

Do you want to grow your technical skills and help make clients becomes digitally efficient? DMC’s Application Development team is looking for a Systems Analyst / Business Analyst to be the primary liaison between DMC's technical team and our clients. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional who has practical knowledge of Microsoft tools and who is a great communicator, task manager, and organizer. This person will lead requirements gathering sessions, design implementation plans and ensure that each client's needs are met if not exceeded. There will also be opportunities to take on Project Manager responsibilities on client projects.

DMC is a project-based engineering consulting firm headquartered in Chicago focused on software development and control systems. We develop and implement solutions for a wide range of industries using a variety of technologies and platforms. Currently, we are about 240 people strong and growing fast!

DMC's #1 core value is "Hire Smart People," and we believe that great companies are built from great people. Our goal is to bring the best people to DMC and figure out how to best allow them to reach their potential.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.3 GPA
• 2+ years of professional experience working in a Business Analyst role or related field
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills; in this role you will be communicating with business and IT executives
• Maintains awareness of business objectives and goals
• Strong analytic and organizational skills
• Works independently with limited supervision, coordinating projects to closure
• Practical knowledge of custom application development and IT systems implementation is a plus
• Consulting experience with Microsoft Technologies (SharePoint, CRM, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, custom application development, etc.) is a plus

What You'll Do:

• Independently drives the process of translating business needs into system requirements
• Leads, facilitates, and documents interactive system requirement and design sessions to capture business rules, workflow, project goals, and project benefits
• Acts as a liaison between the client business unit and the technical development team
• Analyzes current operational procedures, identifies problems, and recommends improvements
• Writes detailed descriptions of user needs and system functions, in addition to preparing charts and diagrams to describe processes, workflow, and system requirements
• Leads client and development team status meetings
• Assists with testing and managing system defect remediation and enhancement implementation processes

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• 15 days paid vacation to start
• Paid holiday and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Financial Benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Access to financial advisors
• Profit sharing program
• Health & Wellness
• 75% employee & 50% dependent medical plan premium coverage
• 75% employee & 50% dependent dental and vision insurance coverage
• 100% employee life and disability insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter FSA
• Inclusive Culture & Fun
• Company-sponsored athletic, cultural, and social events
• Unique company traditions including: welcome parties for all new employees, FedEx Day, All Day Company Meetings, and Yearly Office Events
• Employee Resource Groups
• Weekly catered meals and stocked kitchens
• Open office workspace and with fun amenities such as ping pong, pool, & shuffle board
• Regular employee engagement surveys
• Employee Development
• Mentorship program
• Career and leadership development programs
• Ongoing technical and soft skills training

Compensation

Please note compensation is based on credentials and location:

• Systems Analyst Level II (2-4 years relevant experience): $85,000 - $115,000
• Business Analyst Level I (4+ years relevant experience): $100,000 - $125,000

DMC typically evaluates compensation and grants raises on an annual basis (raise amounts are dependent on company and individual performance).

Locations:

Preferred locations are Chicago or Denver, though other locations may be possible based on experience level of the candidate.

• Chicago (Headquarters)
• Austin (New in 2022)
• Boston
• Cincinnati (New in 2022)
• Dallas
• Denver
• Houston
• Nashville (New in 2022)
• New York City
• San Diego (New in 2022)
• Seattle
• St. Louis
• Washington D.C. (New in 2022)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Sabbatical
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Profit sharing
• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60614: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60614