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Monday, May 21, 2012
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Business Analyst, Software Development Job in Brooklyn, NY
The New Teacher Project (TNTP) strives to end the injustice of educational inequality by providing excellent teachers to the students who need them most and by advancing policies and practices that ensure effective teaching in every classroom. A national nonprofit organization founded by teachers, TNTP is driven by the knowledge that effective teachers have a greater impact on student achievement than any other school factor. In response, TNTP develops customized programs and policy interventions that enable education leaders to find, develop and keep great teachers. Since its inception in 1997, TNTP has recruited or trained approximately 43,000 teachers and worked with more than 200 districts in 31 states - benefiting an estimated 7 million students. Meanwhile, TNTP's acclaimed studies of the policies and practices that affect the quality of the teacher workforce -- most recently including The Widget Effect (2009) and Teacher Evaluation 2.0 (2010) -- have influenced federal education policy and inspired reform efforts across the country. TNTP is active in more than 25 cities, including 10 of the nation's 15 largest. For more information, please visit www.tntp.org.
We are currently seeking a creative problem solver to join our Software Development team as a Business Analyst.. This position may be based in the central TNTP office in Brooklyn (preferred) or from a home office anywhere in the United States and may require some travel to TNTP sites (up to 20%). This position is available immediately.
The Information Technology Department
The IT Department of TNTP is a small but growing, dynamic team which services over 300 staff in over 40 contract sites, and maintains several different web-based software solutions of moderate to high complexity. We work directly with our internal clients to provide exceptional customer service and manage vendors who provide technology support and maintenance services. This is an exceptional environment for proactive solution-driven candidates who thrive in entrepreneurial, flexible team settings. We are constantly building enhancements and new systems to support the evolving business process of our internal clients as well as to address the business needs of a growing, virtually connected organization.
Role and Responsibilities
We are searching for a highly engaged, passionate Business Analyst with strong critical thinking skills to work with our internal stakeholders and Software Development team. We use all of the latest and greatest web technologies that we can get our hands on, so we need a new team member who is as excited about our software development as we are. In a typical day you will work with internal clients and users of our system to determine their technology needs. You’ll also regularly work with colleagues on the Software Development team to communicate business needs and generate technical solutions.
The Business Analyst will work collaboratively with internal clients to analyze process and technology needs to develop business requirements and prioritize needs. Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Working with internal stakeholders and users to help them articulate technology needs
• Writing User Stories
• Developing Business Requirements
• Working with Software Development team for feature estimation
• Developing longer term outlooks to plan for software development needs
• Working within our Scrum development process
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who are motivated by our mission and who will bring excellent analytic, project and client management skills to our work. Successful candidates will be strong problem-solvers, independent and focused self-starters. The Business Analyst will have prior technical experience with software development, in addition to:
• Exceptional problem solving skills, critically assessing challenges and identifying effective solutions
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret client’s needs and translate them into software
• Strong business process design skills and an understanding of the potential technology implications of organizational change
• 3+ years in an analyst function
• Experience working in Agile environment
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, produce high quality work, prioritize projects effectively, and meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
• A strong background in data analysis
• An understanding of the impact of business requirements on data & reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including site-based staff, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application
• A willingness to work non-standard hours and/or occasional weekends as needed
• Ideal candidate will have a willingness to travel periodically
• Flexible location (Brooklyn preferred)
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $70,000 or commensurate with experience in a similar position with the potential for a performance based bonus. We also offer a motivated team of colleagues, a collegial atmosphere that values professional development, a comprehensive benefits plan effective on the first day of employment – including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, and a 403(b) plan with matching – as well as the opportunity to impact the direction of a growing, mission-driven company that is committed to the success of our nation’s children.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and tailored cover letter online at:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=THENEWTEACHERPROJECT&cws=1&rid=1054
We review applications on a rolling basis – so it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. We will not consider applications without a cover letter tailored to this position, which can be addressed to the Human Capital department. The New Teacher Project is committed to fostering and capitalizing on the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position. If you would like to learn more about our mission, please visit our web site at www.tntp.org.
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No key analysis skills are required for this job.
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No Additional skills required
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Benefits:
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Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k), Telecommuting
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USA: Brooklyn, NY |
TNTP
718-233-2820
jobs@tntp.org
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Employment:
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Full Time
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Salary / Pay:
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70,000
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Category:
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Business Analysis
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Industry:
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Education
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Travel:
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10%
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Job Post ID:
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MA Job ID:
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354
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