Business Systems Analyst

McGough Construction • Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States • $80k - $96k / year • 1m ago

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) serves as a key connector between business stakeholders and Information Technology. This role is responsible for understanding business processes, identifying system and data requirements, and translating needs into functional specifications that support enterprise applications and reporting solutions.

The BSA partners with business leaders, technical teams, and external vendors to ensure systems are thoughtfully designed, properly configured, and effectively maintained to advance organizational objectives. This role balances analytical rigor with practical execution, ensuring technology solutions align with business priorities and deliver measurable value.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
2–4 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role
Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business and functional requirements
Experience supporting enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRIS, Financial, or operational systems)
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Preferred:

Experience in Agile and/or Waterfall delivery environments
Experience working with cross‑functional business teams
Familiarity with data analysis, reporting, and integration concepts
Industry experience relevant to the organization

Skills:

Requirements elicitation and documentation
Business process mapping and optimization
Functional specification development
Stakeholder facilitation and communication
Data analysis and validation
Testing coordination and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Change management support
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

Office and Travel:

Primarily office‑based or hybrid role
Occasional travel may be required to support business units or project activities

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Main Job Duties

Partner with business stakeholders to understand business needs, objectives, and challenges
Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements
Translate business needs into clear, actionable system requirements
Support solution design by collaborating with technical teams

Strategy Management

Contribute to system and process improvement initiatives
Support roadmap planning for business applications
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and user experience

Policy Administration

Ensure system solutions align with organizational policies, standards, and controls
Support documentation of system procedures and controls as needed

Reporting & Analysis

Analyze data and system outputs to support business decision‑making
Assist with defining reporting requirements and validating report accuracy
Support data integrity and consistency across systems

Additional Responsibilities

Actively participate as a member of the IT/Technology teams
Participate in project meetings, testing activities, and post‑implementation reviews
Provide production support and issue analysis as needed
Attend relevant IT and company meetings, training sessions, and company-sponsored events
Support standard work practices and participate in Lean initiatives
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s workstation and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.

Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.

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