Business Analyst

Position Title:Business Analyst

City: Tysons (McLean)

State: VA

Country:US


Type: 4 (Exempt, Bargaining Unit 1 (EB)

# of Openings: 1

Category:Information Technology & Services - Business Analyst

Company Name: Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l., Tysons (McLean), Virginia, United States

Description:

Business Analyst

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 79,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Business Analyst for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Business Analyst supports the Association in deciding how best to use existing technology and/or integrate new tech into existing systems. They will engage with Master Executive Councils (MECs) and ALPA Departments to understand their requirements and translate those requirements to IT staff. As such, they play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness, functionality, and quality of Association software. Main areas of responsibility include requirements analysis, Quality Assurance (QA), continuous process improvement, ensuring clear communications between business stakeholders and development teams, and UX assessment. The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of business analysis and quality assurance expertise, combined with a deep understanding of software development processes.

Local travel: 5 - 20%.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software development, or related field, from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree or completion of post-graduate courses in related field preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in user requirements research, UX assessment, and/or related field required, five (5) or more years strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts and systems' users, internal and external.
• Solid writing skills and an ability to write documentation for internal use.
• Experience with all editions of Windows Server, Windows desktop operating system software (multiple versions), SharePoint Online, and Teams.
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server, PowerShell, Azure, Aptify, and O365.
• Experience with Aptify and/or Lawson as well as Internet and web application design/development may be a plus

Physical Demands:

Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)

ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment. No employee contribution required! The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule.
• Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;
• days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year;
• Generous sick and bereavement leave;
• Competitive parental leave;
• Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance;
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts;
• Retiree health plan;
• Education Assistance Program; and,
• Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.
• Partial remote work opportunities.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $ 75,522.00 – $ 107,889.00

Relocation not provided.

Sponsorship not available for this position.

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